Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

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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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  • Ohio State (14-16) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Iowa (12-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Ohio State / Iowa TV channel: BTN

The Ohio State Buckeyes (14-16) visit Target Center to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-18) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (+100).

The Ohio State vs. Iowa Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio State-2.5 +100O 153.5 -105-135
Iowa +2.5 -120U 153.5 -115+110

Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio State vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+12.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+8.80 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+1.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+0.80 Units / 0% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.65 Units / -10.69% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -3.91% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 12-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.8 Units / -22.87% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 1.51% ROI
  • 20-11 when betting the Over for +7.85 Units / 23.02% ROI
  • 11-20 when betting the Under for -11.05 Units / -32.4% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 6.1 assists per game (347 assists/57 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Ohio State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (442/591) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Ohio State is shooting 36% from three (401/1,121) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (328/432) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (418 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (961 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (961 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (326 assists/ 230 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,937 points/3,351 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Ohio State has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Ohio State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (602 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed 75.9 points per game (2,579 points/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Iowa has 181 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,586/3,416) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Iowa has 397 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams


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