Xavier vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Xavier vs Iowa

The Xavier Musketeers go up against the Iowa Hawkeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, November 14.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 142.5. Expect Xavier and Iowa to surpass this number at -110.

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Xavier Musketeers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 87-68 at home to Santa Clara Broncos.

Iowa Hawkeyes won their last game, beating Western Illinois Leathernecks at home. It was a 77-58 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa	7-1	636	499	137	6-0	1-1	1L
Xavier	7-3	787	729	58	7-2	0-1	4W

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Xavier vs Iowa Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Xavier vs Iowa betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 142.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look well worth taking for this outcome.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Xavier vs Iowa stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Xavier games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Xavier games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Xavier games on the road.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Iowa games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Iowa games.

Over 142.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 142.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tavion Banks Over 1.5 Assists +185

Tavion Banks (Iowa) can be wagered to total Over 1.5 assists at +185. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.

Latest Tavion Banks Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-145

Assists

Over 1.5

+185

Under 1.5

-250

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-141

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Bennett Stirtz Over 19.5 Points -100

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) is available at -100 to score Over 19.5 points. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.

Latest Bennett Stirtz Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-105

Under 19.5

-120

Assists

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+115

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-100

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Correct Score Prediction

Xavier 68 - 81 Iowa

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Iowa to claim a 81-68 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

Xavier vs Iowa Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Iowa are regarded as 94% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +920 about Xavier.

The current spread is 15.5 and the total points line is 142.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available at -105.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Xavier

+920

Iowa

-1667

Point Spread

Xavier +15.5

-115

Iowa -15.5

-105

Total Points

Under 142.5

-115

Over 142.5

-105

Bennett Stirtz is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -105 to score Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 19.5

-105

Under 19.5

-120

Tre Carroll (Xavier)

Over 12.5

-110

Under 12.5

-118

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-145

Isaia Howard (Iowa)

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

+105

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+115

Isaia Howard (Iowa)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Tre Carroll (Xavier)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 1.5

+185

Under 1.5

-250

Tavion Banks (Iowa)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-141

Tre Carroll (Xavier)

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-120

Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-100

Isaia Howard (Iowa)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Xavier Stats

Iowa Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +16.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -16.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 74.80 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 State	8-0	629	483	146	6-0	2-0	8W
USC	8-0	725	620	105	5-0	3-0	8W
Purdue	8-0	709	541	168	6-0	2-0	8W
Michigan	7-0	656	473	183	5-0	2-0	7W
Nebraska	8-0	678	561	117	8-0	0-0	8W
Penn State	8-1	748	630	118	7-1	1-0	3W
Indiana	7-1	691	510	181	7-0	0-1	1L
Iowa	7-1	636	499	137	6-0	1-1	1L
Ohio State	6-1	621	471	150	6-0	0-1	1L
UCLA	6-2	621	522	99	5-1	1-1	1W
Wisconsin	6-2	695	588	107	5-0	1-2	1W
Illinois	6-2	723	562	161	6-2	0-0	1L
Maryland	6-3	707	702	5	5-1	1-2	1W
Northwestern	5-3	648	572	76	4-2	1-1	2L
Washington	5-3	658	589	69	3-1	2-2	2L
Minnesota	5-4	661	611	50	5-3	0-1	1W
Rutgers	5-4	639	622	17	5-2	0-2	1L
Oregon	4-4	593	605	-12	4-3	0-1	4L

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	8-1	721	544	177	5-1	3-0	4W
Seton Hall	8-1	683	552	131	6-0	2-1	2W
Butler	7-1	720	573	147	7-0	0-1	4W
Villanova	6-1	574	468	106	5-0	1-1	6W
Georgetown	6-2	645	592	53	5-1	1-1	1W
Xavier	7-3	787	729	58	7-2	0-1	4W
DePaul	5-3	622	567	55	5-3	0-0	1L
Creighton	5-3	620	572	48	5-0	0-3	2W
St. John's	4-3	646	535	111	3-2	1-1	1L
Marquette	5-4	733	668	65	5-3	0-1	1W
Providence	5-4	814	753	61	4-1	1-3	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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