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 18:10 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 |
Iowa vs Florida Prediction & Picks
Get ready for Iowa vs Florida with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this Second Round 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:
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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Player Prop Picks
Rueben Chinyelu (Florida) can be backed to total Over 11.5 points at -100. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.
Latest Rueben Chinyelu Player Prop Odds
Thomas Haugh (Florida) can be wagered to register Over 16.5 points at -109. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 145.5 along with Florida to cover the -9.5 spread. Add in Rueben Chinyelu (Florida) to score Over 11.5 points.
Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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 have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -526 favorites for this Second Round game. This means the sportsbooks give the Gators a 84% chance of winning. At +385, Iowa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
9.5 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.
Bennett Stirtz is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -103 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -125 when it comes to Under.
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
- 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
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| 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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