Ohio State vs Iowa Basketball Odds

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.

Moneyline Mage

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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
+5.5 -102 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -118 BetMGM Bet

Iowa has a -5.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio State has a +5.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. 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**
Over	Under
141.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	141.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 141.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ohio State	Favorite Iowa
+220 BetMGM Bet	-275 BetMGM Bet

Iowa is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Iowa at BetMGM. Ohio State is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 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 +5.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

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 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 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 +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
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

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ohio State Iowa First to 5 Points 2/25/26 9:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Ohio State Iowa First to 10 Points 2/25/26 9:00pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
Ohio State Iowa First to 15 Points 2/25/26 9:00pm EST	+120 -165 Bet
Ohio State Iowa Game to Overtime 2/25/26 9:00pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio State, Iowa
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Iowa	24-13	0.649	15-3	3-8	10-10	+9	0.500	L1
Ohio State	21-13	0.618	14-3	5-6	12-8	+7	0.600	L2

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

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio State YR: futures available

Iowa Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Iowa YR: futures available

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

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.
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.
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.
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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