Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction 2/25/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Ohio State (17-10) vs. Iowa (19-8)
February 25, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa -6.5; Over/Under: 142.5
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In this article we will formulate an Iowa vs Ohio State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 19-8 (9-7) this season after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 84-71 in their last game. Iowa led 41-40 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-30 in the second half for the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 47% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 23 points and two assists, while Tate Sage added 11 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Nebraska by a score of 57-52, but lost to Purdue by a score of 78-57 before that. The Hawkeyes have scored 76.0 points per game with 30.1 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.1 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 20.6 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 49.4% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 17-10 (9-7) this year after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 66-60 in their last game. Ohio State led 26-23 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-34 in the second half for the loss. The Buckeyes shot 44% from the field, 18% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led OSU with 32 points and five rebounds, while Christoph Tilly added 10 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Ohio State defeated Wisconsin by a score of 86-69, but lost to Virginia by a score of 70-66 before that. The Buckeyes have scored 80.4 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 20.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 14.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Buckeyes. Ohio State is shooting 48.8% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this year.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won each of its last 13 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio State has lost five of its last six games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa has lost three of its last four games.
- Ohio State has won the first half in four of its last five games against Iowa.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 12 night games between Ohio State and Iowa have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Each of Ohio State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.6).
- Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.9).
- Ohio State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.7%).
- Ohio State ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.8%).
Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction
Iowa comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed 77+ points in all three of those losses. The Hawkeyes are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored 57 points in two of their last three. Ohio State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored 66 points or fewer in all three of those losses. The Buckeyes have been very competitive in their last four games and I think they could win this game, so I will take the points with OSU here.
