Iowa vs No. 24 Wisconsin Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 22)

• The Hawkeyes have went 7-2 in their last nine conference games.
• The Badgers look to bounce back from an upset loss to Ohio State.
• This marks the 178th all-time matchup between the two Big Ten squads.

The second and last ranked matchup of the Feb. 22 schedule will commence when the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers host the Iowa Hawkeyes. The hosts come out as the slight favorite, providing many factors that can make the difference in this conference showdown.

How to Watch

• When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 4 pm ET
• Where: Kohl Center, Madison, Wisconsin
• How to Watch: FS1

NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines

Game Preview

The Hawkeyes (19-7, 9-6 Big Ten) are in the upper bracket of the conference standings, having a solid campaign in their first year with Ben McCollum as head coach. They’ve won seven of their last nine games, vying for favorable position to end conference play. They allow just 64.4 points per game, the fewest in the Big Ten and 10th-fewest nationally. They also rank 24th nationally in field goal percentage, shooting 49.5 percent. Bennett Stirtz, who joined McCollum from Drake this past offseason, leads the Hawkeye offense with 20.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game. He’s scored 30 or more points three times and 20 or more points in eight of the last nine games, presenting himself as a serious threat in this matchup.

The No. 24 Badgers (18-8, 10-5 Big Ten) boast one of the country’s best resumes, being one out of four teams with three wins over top 10 teams. However, they are coming off a tough loss to Ohio State, showing that they are still vulnerable to low points amid their top moments this season. They shoot 31.5 3-point field goals per game, the 11th-most in the NCAA, and the team is 10th in the country with 11 3-point makes per contest. Nick Boyd (20.3) and John Blackwell (18.8) combine to average 39.1 points per game as the Badgers’ dynamic duo. They are fourth and seventh in the league in scoring.

Iowa vs Wisconsin Head-to-Head

The two programs have had 177 meetings in their history, and the result is 90-87 for the Badgers. The last matchup was in February 2025 when Wisconsin won 74-63 on the road.

Iowa vs Wisconsin Predictions

The Badgers and Hawkeyes have showcased solid form throughout the course of conference play. They stand out with talented squads with star players that can explode for huge scoring performances like Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz and Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd. However, when it comes to pursuing ambitions for an At-Large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the Badgers would have the motivation and edge to beat Iowa with homecourt advantage in their favor. Our betting pick here is the Badgers to cover a 3-point spread.

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