Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

No. 10 Ohio State will be facing off against No. 7 Iowa in the second round of the Big 10 Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The winner of this game will move on to play No. 2 Illinois. They met once before this season, with Iowa taking the win 79-77. Ohio State is currently the favorite in the matchup, opening at -2 with no movement in the betting line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buckeyes -125 | Hawkeyes +105

Spread: Buckeyes -2 (-110) | Hawkeyes +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 56%.

Ohio St. Buckeyes

In mid-February, Ohio State made the decision to fire Chris Holtmann with a record of 21-12. While football remains a priority at Ohio State, basketball is also highly significant. Candidates are lining up for the lucrative coaching position, as Holtmann still has $12.8 million remaining on his contract. Interim coach Jake Diebler has sparked interest by leading the Buckeyes to a four-game winning streak, including an upset over No. 2 Purdue. In their latest game against Rutgers, the Buckeyes dominated with a 73-51 victory on the road. Leading the team offensively is guard Bruce Thornton with 16.1 points per game, followed by Jamison Battle with 14.4 points. The Buckeyes have a power ranking of 118 and are ranked 155 in offense and 123 in defense. They have an 18-12 record this season and are performing well in free throw shooting but need improvement in three-point shooting. Defensively, Ohio State allows 43.13% field goals and 72.16% free throws. The Buckeyes will look to maintain their momentum as they head into the Big 10 Tournament. We’re heading into the Big Ten Tournament with a single-bye and fresh off a 22-point win on the road! 📈🔥 pic.twitter.com/7AuD6Ea0Nv