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	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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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:

• 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

Over 145.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rueben Chinyelu Over 11.5 Points -100

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

Points

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-130

Rebounds

Over 11.5

+109

Under 11.5

-141

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Thomas Haugh Over 16.5 Points -109

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.

Latest Thomas Haugh Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-119

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-102

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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 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.

Moneyline

Iowa

+385

Florida

-526

Point Spread

Iowa +9.5

-102

Florida -9.5

-120

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

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.

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 19.5

-103

Under 19.5

-125

Thomas Haugh (Florida)

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-119

Alex Condon (Florida)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-125

Xaivian Lee (Florida)

Over 11.5

-106

Under 11.5

-122

Rueben Chinyelu (Florida)

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-130

Boogie Fland (Florida)

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-112

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-115

Cooper Koch (Iowa)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-103

Kael Combs (Iowa)

Over 6.5

-115

Under 6.5

-112

Cam Manyawu (Iowa)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-114

Xaivian Lee (Florida)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+115

Rueben Chinyelu (Florida)

Over 11.5

+109

Under 11.5

-141

Alex Condon (Florida)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-120

Thomas Haugh (Florida)

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-102

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-143

Xaivian Lee (Florida)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-114

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 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Arkansas	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Auburn	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Georgia	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kentucky	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
LSU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ole Miss	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Mississippi State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Missouri	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oklahoma	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
South Carolina	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Tennessee	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas A&M	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Vanderbilt	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Rutgers	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Nebraska	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wisconsin	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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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