Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Iowa

The Ohio State Buckeyes face the Iowa Hawkeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Ohio State triumph and it makes sense to take +5.5 on the spread at -102 when they go up against Iowa.

Ohio State Buckeyes lost on the road in their previous game. Michigan State Spartans won 66-60.

Iowa Hawkeyes were beaten last game and this was on the road. Wisconsin Badgers claimed a 84-71 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 77-70 win for Iowa when they last played Ohio State. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa	19-8	2052	1758	294	15-2	4-6	1L
Ohio State	17-10	2170	1974	196	12-5	5-5	1L

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Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

Considering the +5.5 that is on offer for Ohio State, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this college matchup. They can stay in the game and odds of -102 is available.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Ohio State vs Iowa stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Iowa in 4 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Iowa in 6 of their last 10 games against Ohio State.

Ohio State +5.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 50.5% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio State 74 - 75 Iowa

We’ll roll the dice and go for Iowa to register a 75-74 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Ohio State 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 the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this college game, Iowa might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -294 Moneyline betting odds. Ohio State are the underdogs at +235 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

5.5 is the spread and 141.5 is the total points line. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 141.5 at -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.

Moneyline

Ohio State

+235

Iowa

-294

Point Spread

Ohio State +5.5

-102

Iowa -5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 141.5

-110

Over 141.5

-110

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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Ohio State Stats

Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 62.20 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	26-2	2496	1923	573	16-1	10-1	1W
Nebraska	23-4	2123	1770	353	17-2	6-2	1W
Purdue	22-5	2239	1870	369	15-3	7-2	1W
Michigan State	22-5	2118	1786	332	16-2	6-3	2W
Illinois	22-6	2384	1933	451	14-4	8-2	1L
Wisconsin	19-8	2245	2047	198	14-2	5-6	1W
Iowa	19-8	2052	1758	294	15-2	4-6	1L
UCLA	19-9	2183	2000	183	16-2	3-7	2W
USC	18-10	2229	2149	80	11-5	7-5	4L
Ohio State	17-10	2170	1974	196	12-5	5-5	1L
Indiana	17-11	2221	2020	201	14-4	3-7	3L
Washington	14-14	2137	2019	118	9-5	5-9	1W
Minnesota	13-15	1982	1905	77	11-7	2-8	1L
Northwestern	12-16	2074	2040	34	9-8	3-8	2W
Maryland	11-16	1923	2093	-170	9-6	2-10	1W
Rutgers	11-17	1968	2122	-154	10-7	1-10	2L
Penn State	11-17	2097	2226	-129	9-9	2-8	3L
Oregon	10-17	1921	2003	-82	8-9	2-8	1W

• 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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