Big Ten opponents meet when the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-8, 9-7 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-10, 9-7 Big Ten) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, tipping off at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Hawkeyes are 6.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup’s point total is 141.5.
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Iowa Cover -6.5 vs Ohio State -108
Iowa vs. Ohio State betting lines
- Iowa moneyline odds to win: -290
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: +230
- Spread: Iowa (-6.5)
- Total: 141.5
Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Iowa has a worse record against the spread (8-7-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-4-0).
- The Hawkeyes have hit the over on the total in 10 of 15 home games (66.7%). They’ve fared the same in away games, topping the total in six of nine matchups (66.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Iowa has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- The Hawkeyes’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, scoring 71.4 points a contest compared to the 76.0 they’ve averaged this season.
- Iowa’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 69.2 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 65.1 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- During their last 10 outings, the Hawkeyes are making 0.7 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.2 compared to 7.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (32.9% compared to 35.7% season-long).
Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-11-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 10-6-0 (As Favorite: 13-7-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 17-10-0 (Home: 10-5-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-2 (Home: 13-0; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.4 (22nd in nation) | 45.1 (241st) | 27.3 (350th) | 26.1 (third) | 15.1 (105th) | 9.0 (20th) |
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Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Ohio State has had better results on the road (5-4-0) than at home (6-9-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Buckeyes games have gone over eight of 15 times at home (53.3%), and four of nine away (44.4%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Buckeyes have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (2-4).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Buckeyes are putting up 75.4 points per game, 5.0 fewer points than their season average (80.4).
- In its past 10 games, Ohio State is giving up 74.9 points per game, 1.8 more points than its season average (73.1).
- The Buckeyes are sinking 7.6 three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.8). That said, they own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.4%) compared to their season average from downtown (34.3%).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 12-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (30th in nation) | 43.1 (114th) | 30.4 (270th) | 29.5 (86th) | 14.3 (152nd) | 9.9 (60th) |
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