Iowa vs Ohio State Picks and Prediction – 1/28/2025

By: Jeremy O’Quinn |

Last Updated: 01/26/2025 at 8:20 PM ET

Iowa at Ohio State 01/27/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/28/2025, 1:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: OSU -6.5 ; O/U 157.5

Iowa vs Ohio State Prediction

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be visiting Value City Arena on Monday, where they will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Hawkeyes are coming into this game with a 13-7 record which places them eleventh in the Big Ten. Iowa’s three game losing skid would come to an end on Friday, when they defeated Penn State in a thrilling 76-75 victory. The Hawkeyes have been an elite offensive team this season, scoring 86.8 points per game (4th in NCAA) on 50.5% shooting from the field (3rd in NCAA). Iowa has struggled defensively, sitting with a 107.8 defensive rating.

The Ohio State Buckeyes currently thirteenth in the Big Ten, entering Monday night’s game with an 11-8 record. After dropping three straight games, the Buckeyes would bounce back with a 73-70 victory over Purdue on Tuesday. Micah Parrish led Ohio State with 22 points and 7 rebounds in this game, while Devin Royal added 16 points. Ohio State has also been strong offensively, averaging 79.7 points per game on 37.7% shooting from three and 48.2% from the field. The Buckeyes have been the better defensive team, sitting with 103.0 defensive rating.

Iowa vs Ohio State Pick Analysis

The Buckeyes head home where they look to build off a big win over Purdue, while Iowa’s offense hopes to punish a strong Ohio State defense. Ohio State’s defense gives them a big advantage in this game, expect the Buckeyes to cover the -6.5 spread en route to the win. Final score prediction, Ohio State wins 80-70.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Ohio State vs Iowa

Ohio State Buckeyes -6.5