- Northwestern is a -4.5 point favorite vs Iowa
- Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
- Iowa / Northwestern TV channel: FS1
The Iowa Hawkeyes visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Evanston, IL, USA.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Iowa vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 151.5 total points.
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Iowa vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Iowa | +4.5 -115 | O 151.5 -110 | +155 |
| Northwestern | -4.5 -105 | U 151.5 -110 | -190 |
Iowa vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 69.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Iowa vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.25 Units / 11% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+6.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+3.65 Units / 3% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+1.85 Units / 2% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -24.72% ROI).
- 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -0.05% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI).
- 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -0.94% ROI
- 20-8 when betting the Over for +11 Units / 35.48% ROI
- 8-20 when betting the Under for -13.9 Units / -45.28% ROI
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (513 assists/ 285 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,106 assists/ 600 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Northwestern has averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,057 points/1,681 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.32
Northwestern has a 31% free throw rate (651 free throw attempts/2,095 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
Northwestern has averaged 1.08 points per shot (887 points/824 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has allowed 84.4 points per game (1,604 points/19 games) this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.3
Iowa has allowed 79.5 points per game (2,227 points/28 games) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.6
Iowa has 421 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams
Iowa has allowed 41.1 points per game (2,509 points/61 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37.2
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,380 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,380 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.4
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern has averaged 7.6 steals per game (267 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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