Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 27th at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 11-8 (3-5) this year after they defeated Purdue by a score of 73-70 in their last game. Ohio State trailed 41-28 at halftime, but they outscored Purdue 45-29 in the second half for the win. The Buckeyes shot 53.3% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Micah Parrish led Ohio State with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Devin Royal added 16 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Buckeyes lost to Indiana by a score of 77-76 and Wisconsin by a score of 70-68. Ohio State has lost three of their last four games and they are currently in the middle of the Big Ten standings with a 3-5 record. Ohio State has scored 79.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 13.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Ohio State is shooting 48.3% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 37.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 13-7 (4-5) this season after they defeated Penn State by a score of 76-75 in their last game. Iowa led 43-38 at halftime, but they only scored 33 points in the second half in the win. The Hawkeyes shot 50% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Owen Freeman led Iowa with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Drew Thelwell added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Hawkeyes lost to Minnesota by a score of 72-67 and UCLA by a score of 94-70. Iowa has lost three of their last four games and they are currently a half game up on Ohio State in the Big Ten standings. Iowa has scored 86.8 points per game and they have allowed 78.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 19.5 assists per game this season. Owen Freeman is averaging 16.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Iowa is shooting 50.5% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 39.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Ohio State will beat Iowa

• Ohio State has won each of its last 18 Monday night games.
• Iowa has lost eight of its last nine road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Ohio State has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Iowa will beat Ohio State

• Ohio State has lost six of its last seven night games against the Big Ten Conference at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
• The road team has won five of Ohio State’s last six games.
• Ohio State has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ohio State’s last nine home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of Iowa’s last seven road games has produced a total of 164+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Ohio State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.3).
• Ohio State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.2%).
• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.87).
• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.0).

Ohio State vs Iowa Prediction 

Ohio State was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Purdue in their last game and they will be at home for this contest. The Buckeyes are shooting 48.3% from the field this year and they have scored at least 71 points in four of their last five games. Iowa has also lost three of their last four games, but they did beat Penn State last time out. The Hawkeyes are shooting over 50% from the field, but their defense has been atrocious this season. We have seen Iowa allow 94 and 99 points in their last two road games and I think we are going to see another very high-scoring game here. Take the over in this game.