Lipscomb Bisons vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Picks & Predictions
Iowa will beat Lipscomb, with a projected score of Hawkeyes 80, Bisons 65. Iowa's 14-3 home record last season and Lipscomb's second road game on consecutive nights give the Hawkeyes the strongest matchup case. That advantage favors an Iowa win, but the supplied -20.5 spread asks for more separation than this forecast anticipates. Neither the spread nor the 149.5 total offers a strong enough betting edge.
Lipscomb Bisons vs Iowa Hawkeyes prediction and best bet
Iowa is the pick to win, but the official betting recommendation is Pass. The Hawkeyes open their 2026-27 men's basketball season against a Lipscomb team that lost 86-79 at Southeast Missouri State on November 2. Playing again November 3 gives the Bisons little recovery time between road games.
Iowa's successful home record supplies another reason to favor the hosts. Covering 20.5 points is a separate challenge, however. Lipscomb had five double-figure scorers Monday and converted 88.0% of its free throws. Those strengths could help the visitors remain within a large spread. The forecast favors Iowa by 15 points, with medium confidence in the winner and no official wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Time: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa.
Broadcast: Big Ten Network.
Season and records: This is a 2026-27 NCAAB matchup. Lipscomb enters 0-1; Iowa plays its season opener. Last season, Iowa finished 24-13 and Lipscomb finished 19-13.
SportsJaw odds: Lipscomb Bisons +22.5 (-110); Iowa Hawkeyes -22.5 (-110). Moneyline: Lipscomb Bisons +1,983; Iowa Hawkeyes -6,150. Total: Over 148.5 (-110); Under 148.5 (-110).