Ohio State vs. Iowa Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Iowa Hawkeyes face off on Friday night for a Big Ten showdown. Which team has the edge? Matt McCuen shares his Ohio State vs. Iowa prediction, and pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - February 2, 2024, 11:09 AM EST
5 minOhio State vs. Iowa Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Iowa Hawkeyes will meet from Iowa City on Friday night for a Big Ten showdown.
Ohio State vs. Iowa DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 2, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Ohio State vs. Iowa ODDS
- Spread: Ohio State +4 (+104), Iowa -4 (-115)
- Total Odds: O 157 (-108), U 157 (-113)
- Moneyline Odds: Ohio State (+172), Iowa (-210)
Ohio State vs. Iowa Prediction
The Buckeyes come into this contest with a 13-8 record.
Ohio State is 3-7 in the conference, which puts them above only Rutgers and Michigan.
This is a team that will have to get hot fast if they want to make a push into the big dance.
The Buckeyes will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak tonight.
Sophomore Bruce Thornton leads the Ohio State offensive attack with 15.7 points per game and 4.2 assists.
Minnesota transfer Jamison Battle has delivered a strong season, adding 14.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Roddy Gayle Jr. has averaged 14.1 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Big man Felix Okpara leads the team with 6.9 boards per game.
Ohio State's offense has averaged 75.1 points per game while allowing the opposition 69.1.
Iowa begins play with a 12-9 record.
The Hawkeyes have struggled in conference play with a record of 4-6.
This is a big game for Iowa, who, similarly to Ohio State, would need to stack up wins in February to have any chance at the big dance.
Iowa has lost three out of their last four games.
Senior Tony Perkins leads the team with 15.5 points per game and 4.1 assists.
Ben Krikke has added 15.0 points per game and 5.0 rebounds.
Junior Payton Sandfort is the team's best shooter, averaging 15.0 points per game and 2.6 assists.
Iowa is one of the best offenses in the conference, averaging 84.4 points per game while allowing teams 77.2.
Ohio State vs. Iowa Pick
As I have been preaching all season, it is the year of the home team.
Iowa has played its best basketball at home (9-3).
The Buckeyes, meanwhile, are yet to win a road game (0-5).
Iowa is the better offensive team and will outlast the Buckeyes tonight.
Pick: Iowa -4 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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