Iowa vs Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa vs Florida

No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes battle No. 1 Florida Gators in this NCAA Tournament Second Round game at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, with tip-off scheduled for 19:10 on Sunday, March 22.

There are odds of -110 available for our Iowa vs Florida prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 145.5 in total.

The Iowa Hawkeyes (22-12, 9th in Big Ten) advanced to the Second Round after a 67-61 victory over the Clemson Tigers.

The Florida Gators (27-7, 1st in SEC) rolled to a 114-55 First Round win over the Prairie View A&M Panthers.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	26-7	2864	2376	488	18-3	8-4	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L

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Iowa vs Florida Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Iowa vs Florida picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this college game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -110 that there are Over 145.5 points.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Iowa vs Florida stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Florida games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Florida games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Florida games.

Over 145.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

There are ways to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Totals. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa 68 - 81 Florida

Let’s roll the dice and try the Gators to achieve a 81-68 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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Iowa vs Florida 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.

Florida Gators have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -625 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 86% chance of winning. At +440, Iowa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

10.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 144.5, the odds are -115.

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

Moneyline

Iowa

+440

Florida

-625

Point Spread

Iowa +10.5

-114

Florida -10.5

-106

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Iowa Stats

Florida Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.20 pts and allowed 69.40 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.80 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games

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

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	26-7	2864	2376	488	18-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	26-8	3058	2723	335	20-3	6-5	5W
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Alabama	23-9	2935	2671	264	15-6	8-3	1L
Georgia	22-10	2874	2533	341	15-6	7-4	1L
Tennessee	22-11	2622	2289	333	16-5	6-6	1L
Texas A&M	21-11	2807	2546	261	14-5	7-6	1L
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L
Texas	18-14	2681	2458	223	13-7	5-7	3L
Oklahoma	19-15	2813	2621	192	13-5	6-10	1L
Auburn	17-16	2730	2620	110	14-6	3-10	1L
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L
Ole Miss	15-20	2656	2664	-8	9-9	6-11	1L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L
South Carolina	13-19	2398	2447	-49	11-8	2-11	1L

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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