Iowa vs Clemson Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa vs Clemson

No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes face No. 8 Clemson Tigers in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, with tip-off scheduled for 18:50 on Friday, March 20.

Iowa and Clemson are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 129.5 as a great pick at odds of -105.

The Iowa Hawkeyes (21-12, 9th in Big Ten) were edged 72-69 by the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road in their last matchup.

The Clemson Tigers (24-10, 4th in ACC) were beaten 73-61 by the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25, the Duke Blue Devils, on the road in their last game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last meeting between Iowa and Clemson ended in a 74-71 win for Iowa.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Clemson	24-10	2521	2269	252	16-3	8-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L

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Iowa vs Clemson Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Iowa vs Clemson betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -105 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 129.5 in total.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Iowa vs Clemson stats:

• The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Iowa games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 19 of the last 20 Iowa games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Iowa games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Clemson games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Clemson games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Clemson games.

Over 129.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cam Manyawu Over 8.5 Points -105

Cam Manyawu (Iowa) can be wagered to score Over 8.5 points at -105. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.

Latest Cam Manyawu Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-125

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

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RJ Godfrey Over 5.5 Rebounds -135

RJ Godfrey (Clemson) is available at -135 to record Over 5.5 rebounds. The Player Rebounds line looks really attractive when it comes to having an Overs bet.

Latest RJ Godfrey Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa 68 - 69 Clemson

We’ll roll the dice and go for Clemson to register a 69-68 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Iowa vs Clemson Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Iowa at -139 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 58% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Clemson are least likely to win at +115.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 130.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 130.5, there are odds of -105.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Iowa

-139

Clemson

+115

Point Spread

Iowa -2.5

-105

Clemson +2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 130.5

-115

Over 130.5

-105

Bennett Stirtz is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -125 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -105 when it comes to Under.

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 19.5

-125

Under 19.5

-105

RJ Godfrey (Clemson)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Ace Buckner (Clemson)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-110

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-125

Cam Manyawu (Iowa)

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-125

Cooper Koch (Iowa)

Over 7.5

-120

Under 7.5

-110

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-149

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+106

RJ Godfrey (Clemson)

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+105

Cam Manyawu (Iowa)

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-105

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Iowa Stats

Clemson Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	32-2	2798	2147	651	21-0	11-2	11W
Virginia	29-5	2742	2326	416	19-1	10-4	1L
Miami	25-8	2704	2349	355	16-4	9-4	1L
North Carolina	24-8	2553	2282	271	19-1	5-7	2L
Clemson	24-10	2521	2269	252	16-3	8-7	1L
Louisville	23-10	2797	2382	415	16-2	7-8	1L
California	21-11	2492	2344	148	17-4	4-7	2L
Stanford	20-12	2431	2326	105	12-7	8-5	1L
NC State	20-13	2762	2525	237	13-7	7-6	1L
SMU	20-13	2779	2561	218	17-3	3-10	1L
Virginia Tech	19-13	2521	2396	125	15-4	4-9	2L
Florida State	18-15	2652	2572	80	12-8	6-7	1L
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L
Notre Dame	13-18	2308	2335	-27	11-7	2-11	2L
Pittsburgh	13-20	2327	2370	-43	8-10	5-10	1L
Boston College	11-20	2090	2191	-101	10-10	1-10	1W
Georgia Tech	11-20	2287	2400	-113	10-10	1-10	12L

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	31-3	2952	2353	599	19-2	12-1	1L
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	27-8	2858	2455	403	16-5	11-3	4W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-10	2822	2581	241	16-2	8-8	1L
UCLA	23-11	2643	2414	229	18-3	5-8	1L
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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