Tonight at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI, the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-7) face the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers (18-8) in an exciting Big Ten matchup that tips off at 4 p.m. ET.
The Hawkeyes just got a big boost to their tournament resume with an upset victory over No. 9 Nebraska, snapping their two-game losing streak. The Badgers were looking strong recently with consecutive top-10 wins over Illinois and Michigan before suffering a 17-point loss to unranked Ohio State.
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Iowa vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Hawkeyes are proving to be one of the toughest defensive teams in the country. They rank 32nd in defensive rating, per KenPom (99.2), and are tough to battle on the boards, allowing the fewest rebounds per game (28.6).
Iowa’s goal is to control the tempo. They're one of the slowest-paced teams in the nation, averaging the third-fewest possessions per game at 65.0.
Wisconsin could pose a challenge, as its 123.2 offensive rating ranks 21st. The team relies on volume shooting, especially from behind the arc, averaging 31.5 3-pointers per game (seventh).
The Badgers have played well against the Hawkeyes recently, winning four of the last five matchups. Iowa has not been ranked in any of those games, while Wisconsin will be ranked in the top 25 for the fourth time in its last six contests against the Hawkeyes.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Spread, Over/Under
The Badgers enter this matchup as 2.5-point favorites, returning a 1.56x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Hawkeyes are road underdogs with a 2.27x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Wisconsin Badgers -4.5
- Over/Under: 146.5
- Game Winner Payout: Iowa 2.27x | Wisconsin 1.56x
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Iowa vs. Wisconsin Prediction on Spread
Here are some facts and figures to get you set for Iowa vs. Wisconsin tonight, including insights on our Iowa vs. Wisconsin prediction.
- The Badgers have covered four straight games against the spread.
- The Hawkeyes are trending in the wrong direction and have failed to cover in three consecutive games.
- Iowa is tough defensively, allowing the fewest points in the Big Ten (64.4).
- Wisconsin has one of the worst defenses in the conference, ranking 15th in PPG (76.0).
- The Hawkeyes are highly efficient from beyond the arc, sitting third in the B10 at 36.3% from 3-point land.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Picks for PrizePicks Today: 2/22/26
Here are two top Iowa vs. Wisconsin PrizePicks picks to target on Sunday, featuring projections for Wisconsin G Nick Boyd and Iowa G Bennett Stirtz.
Wisconsin G Nick Boyd Projection vs. Iowa: 18.5 Points
- Boyd ranks 24th in the nation and fourth in the Big Ten, averaging 20.3 PPG.
- Iowa recently allowed the Big Ten’s top scorer, Northwestern F Nick Martinelli, to score 21 in the Hawkeyes’ 76-70 win over the Wildcats on February 8.
- The senior guard has scored more than 18 points in four of his last five games.
- Iowa ranks 185th in opponent shooting percentage (44.7%).
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Iowa G Bennett Stirtz Projection vs. Wisconsin: 22.5 Points
- Stirtz ranks 22nd in the nation and third in the conference with a 20.5 PPG average.
- The senior plays better away from Iowa City, averaging 21.1 points on the road compared to 20.2 at home.
- Wisconsin ranks 151st in opponent shooting percentage (44.3%).
- The transfer from Drake averages 2.5 3-pointers made per game, the seventh-highest in the conference.
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