Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 3

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Iowa is a -5.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Northwestern / Iowa TV channel: PEAC

The Northwestern Wildcats visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Dec. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Iowa City, IA.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (+100).

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

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Northwestern vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+5.5 -120O 146.5 -110+180
Iowa -5.5 +100U 146.5 -110-225

Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.03 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+5.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+2.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 1-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 0.57% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -3.92% ROI).

  • 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 2.21% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern shot 39% from three (260/671) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 averaged 18.0 assists per game (593 assists/33 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Iowa averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (315 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern allowed 35.1 points per game (1,123 points/32 games) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa stole the ball 226 times last season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa averaged 6.8 steals per game (226 steals/33 games) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Iowa allowed 79.5 points per game (2,622 points/33 games) last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Iowa allowed opponents to shoot 46% (942/2,052) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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