Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

Minnesota's head coach Niko Medved gestures while arriving for an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Iowa is a -5.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Iowa / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Iowa Hawkeyes visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).

The Iowa vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 60.1% 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 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+7.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.95 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+20.65 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 11-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.7 Units / 50% ROI).

  • 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 0.53% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.59% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -10.75% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.23% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.1 Units / 0.56% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has allowed 65.7 points per game (920 points/14 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (191/522) last season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota has allowed 65.7 points per game (920 points/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 69.9

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed 60.1 points per game (842 points/14 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Iowa has allowed 26.4 points per game (370 points/14 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.7

Iowa has forced 15.4 turnovers per game (216 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (826/1,658) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has allowed 65.7 points per game (920 points/14 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (191/522) last season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota has allowed 65.7 points per game (920 points/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 69.9

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed 60.1 points per game (842 points/14 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Iowa has allowed 26.4 points per game (370 points/14 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.7

Iowa has forced 15.4 turnovers per game (216 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (826/1,658) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%


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