The Iowa Hawkeyes (13-7, 4-5 Big Ten) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to end a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten) on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup’s over/under is set at 156.
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Ohio State Cover -7.5 vs Iowa -107
Ohio State vs. Iowa betting lines
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: -334
- Iowa moneyline odds to win: +265
- Spread: Ohio State (-7.5)
- Total: 156
Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Ohio State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in 11 opportunities at home, and it has covered two times in five opportunities in road games.
- When it comes to point totals, the Buckeyes hit the over more often in home games, as they’ve gone over the total six times in 11 opportunities this season (54.5%). On the road, they have hit the over two times in five opportunities (40%).
- Ohio State has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 7-4 (.636). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 1-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Buckeyes have been scoring 77.5 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 79.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The last 10 games have seen Ohio State allow 4.6 more points per game (75.9) than its season-long average (71.3).
- The Buckeyes are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 6.7 threes per game and shooting 33.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.1 makes and 37.6% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-8-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 6-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 7-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (35th in nation) | 39.9 (30th) | 31.4 (241st) | 30.4 (139th) | 13.6 (195th) | 11.0 (138th) |
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Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Iowa has a better winning percentage at home (.538, 7-6-0 record) than on the road (.250, 1-3-0).
- Hawkeyes games have gone above the over/under 53.8% of the time at home (seven of 13), and 100% of the time on the road (four of four).
- The Hawkeyes’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-1) and away (0-4).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Hawkeyes are scoring 88.0 points per contest, 1.2 more than their season average (86.8).
- While Iowa is surrendering 78.4 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 81.8 points per contest.
- Over their past 10 games, the Hawkeyes are making 10.4 three-pointers per contest, the same number as their season average. They have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (41.1%) compared to their season average (39.1%).
Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 9-6-0; As Underdog: 1-4-0)
- O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 4-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-2 (Home: 11-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.5 (third in nation) | 47.6 (347th) | 30.0 (305th) | 35.0 (341st) | 19.5 (second) | 10.1 (56th) |
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