Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 12

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  • Iowa (15-9) are -12.5 point favorites vs Minnesota (7-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
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The Iowa Hawkeyes (15-9) visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-15) on Feb. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Iowa vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa-12.5 -110O 146.5 -110-800
Minnesota +12.5 -110U 146.5 -110+550

Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iowa will win this game with 72.7% confidence.

Iowa vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Iowa and Minnesota, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Iowa have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 away games (+6.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has gone 14-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 1.23% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has gone 9-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI).

  • 7-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -1.79% ROI
  • 7-15 when betting the Over for -9.5 Units / -39.26% ROI
  • 15-7 when betting the Under for +7.3 Units / 30.17% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has averaged 88.1 points per game (3,085 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (941 assists/ 564 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (364 assists/ 233 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has averaged 82.6 points per game (4,788 points/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 60% from the free throw line (206/344) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 59% from the free throw line (126/215) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 60% from the free throw line (206/344) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (494/745) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has averaged 7.5 steals per game (263 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Iowa has averaged 6.2 steals per game (142 steals/23 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5

Iowa has 141 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has averaged 6.4 steals per game (141 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 5.1 steals per game (107 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Minnesota has averaged 4.6 steals per game (102 steals/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5

Minnesota has averaged 5.2 steals per game (267 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9

Minnesota has allowed 69.0 points per game (3,519 points/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 67.6


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