- Iowa is a -12.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Northwestern / Iowa TV channel: FS1
The Northwestern Wildcats visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00 pm in Iowa City, IA.
Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The Northwestern vs. Iowa Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +12.5 -115 | O 139.5 -115 | +625 |
| Iowa | -12.5 -105 | U 139.5 -105 | -1000 |
Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 79.8% 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 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+9.65 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+12.05 Units / 1% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+11.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+4.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.25 Units / -24.85% ROI).
- 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.2 Units / -0.38% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has a 15-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.3 Units / 30.17% ROI).
- 17-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.2 Units / 0.58% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 17.32% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.25 Units / -25.88% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (387 assists/ 184 TOs) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,364 assists/ 803 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has averaged 8.3 turnovers per game (415 turnovers/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.7
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
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 Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,548 assists/ 859 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 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
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (605 assists/ 323 TOs) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,004 rebounds/87 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Northwestern allowed 69.3 points per game (2,218 points/32 games) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.5
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 allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (219/628) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6
Iowa has forced 14.1 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Iowa has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.5
Iowa has averaged 7.7 steals per game (170 steals/22 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
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