Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction 2/8/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, February 8^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a 17-5 overall record this season and a 7-4 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off an 84-74 road win against Washington and their previous three games were an 84-66 road win against Oregon, a 73-72 home win against USC, a 68-62 home win against Rutgers and a 74-57 road win against Indiana.

Offensively, Iowa averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 63.5 points per game defensively. The Hawkeyes shoot with 51% from the field and grab 29.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.

Bennett Stirtz leads Iowa in scoring and assists, with an average of 19.2 points per game and 5 assists per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 83% from the free throw line. Cam Manyawu is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.4 per game.

Northwestern Wildcats Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats have a 10-13 overall record this season and a 2-10 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off an 84-44 road loss against Illinois and their previous three games were a 76-62 home loss against Washington, a 94-73 home win against Penn State, a 71-64 road loss against UCLA and a 74-68 road win against USC.

Offensively, Northwestern averages 75.2 points per game, while allowing 72.5 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.7 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring and rebounds, with an average of 22.8 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game, while shooting with 53.5% from the field and 79.5% from the free throw line. Jayden Reid leads the team in assists made with 5.2 per game.

Northwestern Wildcats @ Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends: February 8, 2026

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last 12 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northwestern has lost each of its last 10 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Iowa has lost three of its last four home games following a road win.
• Northwestern has won the first half in 12 of its last 16 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Fifteen of Iowa’s last 16 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Each of Northwestern’s last seven games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 143+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.4).
• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.2).
• Northwestern ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.14).
• Northwestern ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.3).

Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction

In this Northwestern vs Iowa Prediction, Iowa is coming as -13 home favorites. Iowa has been the better team this season and has been almost perfect at home, having lost only once in their 12 home games played. They have been in excellent form lately, with five consecutive wins and 4-2 against the spread, while on the other hand, Northwestern has been struggling with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games and 3-6 against the spread. The value here lies with the superior home team, so take Iowa and lay the points at home.