Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Ohio State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Iowa
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Iowa / Ohio State TV channel: FS1

The Iowa Hawkeyes visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Columbus, OH, USA.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Iowa vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa+8.5 -115O 157.5 -110+275
Ohio State -8.5 -105U 157.5 -110-350

Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 79.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+14.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+9.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.00 Units / 15% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.11% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 0.26% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.55 Units / 0.49% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.52% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 0.96% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (389 assists/ 208 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (982 assists/ 523 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (204 assists/ 95 TOs) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.5

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (389 assists/ 208 TOs) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 6.6 assists per game (125 assists/19 games) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Ohio State averaged 76.4 points per game (2,521 points/33 games) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Ohio State shot 80% from the free throw line (313/391) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State averaged 33% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (646 free throw attempts/1,966 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 51% (548/1,071) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Iowa has allowed an average of 1.45 points per shot (1,550 points/1,071 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Iowa has allowed 86.1 points per game (1,550 points/18 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (306/611) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (127/437) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (57/199) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ohio State has averaged 5.1 steals per game (96 steals/19 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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