Ohio State vs Iowa Basketball Odds

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The Buckeyes will play the Hawkeyes on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ohio State and Iowa are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ohio State currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iowa is 96.67.
  • Away Ohio State - Ohio State starts this game with a 4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Iowa - Iowa meets Ohio State boasting a 14-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Ohio State currently ranks 5th (0.600) in the Big Ten Conference, with Iowa now standing 5th (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Ohio State has a 0.654 overall win percentage, with Iowa matching up with a 0.731 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Ohio State currently possesses 17-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iowa has tallied a 19-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Ohio State faces off against Iowa in a magical matchup.

Both teams have a 9-6 conference record, fighting for a higher tournament seed. Ohio State has a 17-9 overall standing, while Iowa boasts a 19-7 record.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.

In their last game, Ohio State and Iowa each secured a victory. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready for a wizardly battle on the basketball court!

Best Buckeyes at Hawkeyes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State		Favorite

Iowa
+6.5 -110 BetRivers
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-5.5 -118 BetMGM
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+5.5 -102 BetMGM
-6.5 -113 BetRivers
Iowa has a -5.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio State has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetRivers PA. Ohio State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
141.5 o -105 BetMGM
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141.5 u -112 BetRivers
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141.5 o -112 BetRivers
141.5 u -115 BetMGM
BetMGM has the best over line of 141.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $112 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State		Favorite

Iowa
+245 BetRivers
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-275 BetMGM
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+220 BetMGM
-315 BetRivers
Iowa is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Iowa at BetMGM. Ohio State is the +245 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $245 on Ohio State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio State vs Iowa College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

Iowa is a -5.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio State is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio State vs Iowa College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

The best over line is 141.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio State vs Iowa College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

Iowa is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio State is a +245 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Ohio State
Iowa
2/25/26 9:00pm EST
+5.5 -102-5.5 -118
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Underdog Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +5.5 Ohio State underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Iowa - Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -5.5 Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio State at Iowa Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ohio State
Iowa
First to 5 Points
2/25/26 9:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Ohio State
Iowa
First to 10 Points
2/25/26 9:00pm EST
+115-160Bet
Ohio State
Iowa
First to 15 Points
2/25/26 9:00pm EST
+120-165Bet
Ohio State
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio State, Iowa
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Iowa21-120.63615-33-810-10+90.500L1
Ohio State21-120.63614-35-612-8+70.600L1

Ohio State & Iowa Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Ohio State Championship Odds
2025-26 Ohio State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetRivers Sports Betting BetRivers
Ohio State		+20000
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Iowa Championship Odds
2025-26 Iowa NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetRivers Sports Betting BetRivers
Iowa		+15000
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Ohio State & Iowa Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Iowa College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio State vs Iowa Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Iowa Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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