Iowa had a bye to advance to the second round of the of the Big 10 tournament in Chicago and Ohio State shot 52.3 percent and defeated Wisconsin 65-57 on Wednesday in the first round. It was only the fourth win in 19 games for the Buckeyes, who normally shoot closer to 46 percent. Iowa averages 80.6 points per game and has five scorers in double figures led by Kris Murray with 20.5 per game. The teams split two meetings with the Hawkeyes winning the rematch 92-75 on Feb. 16 and Iowa has covered four of the past six meetings. Ohio State is just 5-11 ATS following a win and 6-15 versus opponents with .600 winning percentages. The Hawkeyes are 9-4 ATS after a loss. Play Iowa.
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