Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 15

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  • Minnesota (14-2) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Iowa (7-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Iowa / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-9) visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-2) on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Iowa vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa+2.5 -105O 158.5 -110+130
Minnesota -2.5 -115U 158.5 -110-155

Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+2.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+11.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+5.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / 0% ROI
  • 12-4 when betting the Over for +7.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-12 when betting the Under for -9.25 Units / 0% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 13-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 0% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (859 assists/ 485 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (433 assists/ 230 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (316 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has averaged 89.7 points per game (2,691 points/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.7

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (339/537) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (367/572) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (528/824) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (528/824) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (860/1,870) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,395/3,010) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Iowa has 131 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (677/1,503) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 5.4 steals per game (253 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (171 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (196/511) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,069 points/948 shots) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21


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