- Iowa (13-8) are -6.5 point favorites vs Northwestern (15-5)
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
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The Northwestern Wildcats (15-5) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (13-8) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Iowa City.
Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).
The Northwestern vs. Iowa Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +6.5 -105 | O 149.5 -110 | +240 |
| Iowa | -6.5 -115 | U 149.5 -110 | -300 |
Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iowa will win this game with 65.1% confidence.
Northwestern vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern and Iowa, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games (+10.70 Units / 11% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+6.30 Units / 56% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 60% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+11.45 Units / 43% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games at home (+7.45 Units / 5% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has gone 12-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.7 Units / 10.48% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has gone 13-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI).
- 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -1.14% ROI
- 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (762 assists/ 512 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern is shooting 40% (474/1,175) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern is shooting 40% (474/1,175) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern is shooting 38% (233/610) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (924 assists/ 551 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Iowa has averaged 88.2 points per game (2,999 points/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.4
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (167 assists/ 100 TOs) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (924 assists/ 551 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.3 steals per game (166 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has averaged 7.2 steals per game (367 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Northwestern has 367 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (235 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has averaged 7.1 steals per game (402 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Iowa has 138 steals this season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Iowa has 402 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams
Iowa has averaged 6.6 steals per game (138 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
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