Michigan vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan vs Iowa
The Michigan Wolverines battle the Iowa Hawkeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, March 5.
There’s an attractive line of -8.5 when it comes to Michigan when they go up against Iowa. The -110 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our prediction is it will happen.
Michigan Wolverines won their previous game by a 84-70 scoreline. It was on the road against Illinois Fighting Illini.
Iowa Hawkeyes were beaten last game and this was on the road. Penn State Nittany Lions claimed a 71-69 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 85-83 win for Michigan when they last played Iowa. Michigan have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Michigan vs Iowa Prediction & Picks
The Michigan vs Iowa betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing Michigan at -8.5 for this college contest. We can get odds of -110 and this is the best game pick.
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making basketball predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our college hoops picks.
Key Michigan vs Iowa stats:
Michigan -8.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Elliot Cadeau (Michigan) is available at +105 to rack up Over 2.5 rebounds. The Player Rebounds line looks really attractive when it comes to having an Overs bet.
Latest Elliot Cadeau Player Prop Odds
Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan) can be backed to register Over 0.5 assists at -208. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.
Latest Morez Johnson Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Michigan to cover the -9.5 spread combined with Under 145.5. Add in Elliot Cadeau (Michigan) to get Over 2.5 rebounds.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
76
-
65
Iowa
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Wolverines to achieve a 76-65 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.
Michigan vs Iowa 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.
With an estimated 82% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -455 betting odds about Michigan triumphing in this college game. At +340, Iowa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 147.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 147.5 can get -108.
If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.
Bennett Stirtz is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -105 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.
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- NCAAB: 07/12 2024 Iowa 83 Michigan 85
- NCAAB: 27/01 2024 Iowa 88 Michigan 78
- NCAAB: 10/12 2023 Michigan 90 Iowa 80
- NCAAB: 13/01 2023 Michigan 84 Iowa 93
- NCAAB: 04/03 2022 Iowa 82 Michigan 71
- NCAAB: 18/02 2022 Michigan 84 Iowa 79
- NCAAB: 26/02 2021 Iowa 57 Michigan 79
- NCAAB: 18/01 2020 Michigan 83 Iowa 90
- NCAAB: 07/12 2019 Iowa 91 Michigan 103
- NCAAB: 16/03 2019 Iowa 53 Michigan 74
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Michigan Stats
Iowa Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.80 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.80 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 141.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 62.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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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