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
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction & Picks
We dive into the top Ohio State vs Iowa betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) can be backed to finish with Over 5.5 rebounds at -115. We recommend taking the pick that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.
Latest Bruce Thornton Player Prop Odds
Cooper Koch (Iowa) can be wagered to total Under 1.5 assists at -222. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and we’re confident when it comes to this prop bet.
Latest Cooper Koch Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Ohio State +7.5 on the spread, along with Over 141.5 and Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
74
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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.
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 76% probability of winning this college game, Iowa might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -313 Moneyline betting odds. Ohio State are the underdogs at +250 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
6.5 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 -106.
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Bennett Stirtz is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -101 can be found for him scoring Over 24.5 points and there is -128 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 12/03 2025 Iowa 77 Ohio State 70
- NCAAB: 28/01 2025 Iowa 65 Ohio State 82
- NCAAB: 14/03 2024 Ohio State 90 Iowa 78
- NCAAB: 03/02 2024 Ohio State 77 Iowa 79
- NCAAB: 09/03 2023 Ohio State 73 Iowa 69
- NCAAB: 17/02 2023 Ohio State 75 Iowa 92
- NCAAB: 21/01 2023 Iowa 77 Ohio State 93
- NCAAB: 19/02 2022 Iowa 75 Ohio State 62
- NCAAB: 28/02 2021 Iowa 73 Ohio State 57
- NCAAB: 05/02 2021 Ohio State 89 Iowa 85
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Ohio State Stats
Iowa Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| 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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