Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes Picks & Prediction for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 02/25/2026, 02:35 AM ET

A Wednesday night Big Ten matchup will go down when the Ohio State Buckeyes head to Iowa to take on the Hawkeyes. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM est at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Both the Buckeyes and the Hawkeyes are coming off of losses in their last games. Keep reading to see my Ohio State vs Iowa prediction or find all our expert's Free College Basketball Picks Here.

Buckeyes To Play Second Straight Road Game

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 17-10 on the season. Ohio State is 4-5 on the road and 5-5 over their last ten games. The Buckeyes lost to #15 Michigan State 66-60 in overtime in their last game played. Bruce Thornton led the way in the loss with 32 points. Thornton leads Ohio State on the season with 20.4 points scored per game. The Buckeyes have four players scoring double digit points per game. Ohio State is scoring 80.4 points scored per game with 7.8 made three pointers. The Buckeyes are shooting 77.7% from the free throw line which is 17th best in the country.

Hawkeyes Looking To Build On Impressive Home Record

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 19-8 on the season. Iowa has won seven of their last ten games and they carry a 13-2 home court record. The Hawkeyes are scoring 76 points per game with 7.9 made three pointers. Iowa is shooting 77% from the free throw line. The Hawkeyes lost to #24 Wisconsin 84-71 in their last game played. Bennett Stirtz led the way with 23 points. Stirtz leads Iowa on the season with 20.6 points scored per game. The Hawkeyes have two players scoring double digit points per game.

Ohio State vs Iowa Spread Pick

Iowa Hawkeyes -6.5

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 16-11 against the spread. Ohio State has covered the spread in 13 games this season. Iowa beat the Buckeyes 77-70 in their last meeting last season. Iowa has been very good on their home court and that continues in this matchup. Lay the points with the home favorite.

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Ohio State vs Iowa Over/Under Pick

UNDER 141.5

The total is set at 141.5 points in this matchup. Iowa has only scored 57 points in two of their last three games. Ohio State hasn't scored more than 70 points in two of their last three games. Iowa does play best at home where their offense thrives. Ohio State is a very good defensive team. The play is on the UNDER.

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