Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa vs Ohio State

The Iowa Hawkeyes battle the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 11:00 on Thursday, March 12.

Iowa and Ohio State are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 139.5 as a great pick at odds of -105.

Iowa Hawkeyes won their previous game, beating Maryland Terrapins at home. It was a 75-64 win.

Ohio State Buckeyes won their last game, beating Indiana Hoosiers at home. It was a 91-78 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iowa have beaten Ohio State in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 77-70 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 74-57. We’ve seen six Iowa wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L

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Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Iowa vs Ohio State 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

The total line looks to be on the low side at 139.5. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -105.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Iowa vs Ohio State stats:

• The 139.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Iowa games on the road.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Iowa games on the road.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Iowa games on the road.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Ohio State games at home.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Ohio State games at home.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Ohio State games.

Over 139.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 139.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kael Combs Over 6.5 Points -101

Kael Combs (Iowa) is available at -101 to rack up Over 6.5 points. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.

Latest Kael Combs Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 6.5

-101

Under 6.5

-128

Assists

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

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Bennett Stirtz Under 21.5 Points -120

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) can be backed to score Under 21.5 points at -120. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

Latest Bennett Stirtz Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-120

Assists

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-135

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+126

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa 71 - 75 Ohio State

the Buckeyes are available at massive odds to register a 75-71 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Iowa vs Ohio State 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.

There are betting odds of -128 that Ohio State land victory, with Iowa alternatively at +106. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 49% chance of success.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 139.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 139.5, it’s -105.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Iowa

+106

Ohio State

-128

Point Spread

Iowa +1.5

-108

Ohio State -1.5

-112

Total Points

Under 139.5

-115

Over 139.5

-105

Bennett Stirtz is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -108 to score Over 21.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-120

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-114

Devin Royal (Ohio State)

Over 12.5

-115

Under 12.5

-112

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-120

Cooper Koch (Iowa)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-110

Kael Combs (Iowa)

Over 6.5

-101

Under 6.5

-128

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-135

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Devin Royal (Ohio State)

Over 1.5

+152

Under 1.5

-200

Cooper Koch (Iowa)

Over 1.5

+152

Under 1.5

-200

Kael Combs (Iowa)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Devin Royal (Ohio State)

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-122

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State)

Over 4.5

-145

Under 4.5

+111

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

Cooper Koch (Iowa)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-120

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+126

Kael Combs (Iowa)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

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.

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Iowa Stats

Ohio State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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

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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