Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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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 02, 2024, 12:41 PM
  • Iowa (9-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (6-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Ohio State / Iowa TV channel: FS1

The Ohio State Buckeyes (6-14) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (9-12) on Feb. 2. 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 (-105).

The Ohio State vs. Iowa Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio State+5.5 -115O 156.5 +100+195
Iowa -5.5 -105U 156.5 -120-250

Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 67.7% 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 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.95 Units / 13% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 6-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.4 Units / -40.69% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -19.87% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -5.55% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Over for +6.3 Units / 27.33% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Under for -8.45 Units / -36.5% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/20 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Ohio State has averaged 40.1 points per game (802 points/20 games) in the second half this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 39.3

Ohio State is shooting 74% from the free throw line (418/564) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Ohio State has a 29% free throw rate (564 free throw attempts/1,909 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (311 assists/ 212 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (918 assists/ 520 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has averaged 88.4 points per game (2,828 points/32 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.7

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (918 assists/ 520 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 8.6 turnovers per game (112 turnovers/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio State has averaged 5.1 steals per game (283 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (74/212) in the second half this season — 4th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ohio State has allowed 30.0 points per game (600 points/20 games) in the first half this season — tied for 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.7

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (914/1,988) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Iowa has averaged 8.0 steals per game (160 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Iowa has allowed 75.5 points per game (2,417 points/32 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.7

Iowa has averaged 7.1 steals per game (376 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0


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