Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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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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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2023, 10:43 AM
  • Iowa (16-9) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (11-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-14) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (16-9) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Iowa City.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

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+7.5 -110O 153.5 -110+260
Iowa -7.5 -110U 153.5 -110-350

Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iowa will win this game with 67.3% confidence.

Ohio State vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio State and Iowa, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 away games (+2.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+9.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iowa have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has gone 8-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI).

  • 5-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.85 Units / -66.2% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -0.91% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.38% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has gone 14-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 2.94% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State is shooting 46% (621/1,337) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Ohio State is shooting 38% from three (154/407) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State has averaged 40.8 points per game (897 points/22 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9

Ohio State is shooting 43% (288/674) in the first half this season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (941 assists/ 564 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (941 assists/ 564 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has averaged 88.1 points per game (3,085 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

Iowa has averaged 82.6 points per game (4,788 points/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 4.8 steals per game (260 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (3,653 points/3,173 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,487 points/1,313 shots) this season — tied for 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.13

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (144/477) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has 405 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has averaged 6.4 steals per game (141 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Iowa has averaged 7.5 steals per game (263 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Iowa has averaged 7.0 steals per game (405 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9


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