Dec 29, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball as UMass Lowell River Hawks guard Khalil Farmer (22) defends during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Creighton vs Iowa Prediction 11/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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Creighton vs Iowa Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP Creighton Bluejays Iowa Hawkeyes
Team Records 2-1 2-1
Spread +4.5 -110 -4.5 -110
Moneyline +164 -198
Total Over 145.5 (-112) Under 145.5 (-108)
Where Casey's Center, Des Moines, IA
When Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time 03:00 PM EST
TV FS1

Creighton vs Iowa Prediction

In this Creighton vs Iowa prediction, Iowa is coming in as -4.5 favorites. Both teams have identical records this season but Creighton has failed to cover the spread in all of its three games played and has been weaker than Iowa both on the offensive and the defensive end. Iowa has a dominating +20.3 point differential with an elite field goal percentage and are also better in rebounding, so I expect them to take care of business in this matchup that takes place in a neutral site. Take Iowa and lay the points.

Iowa Hawkeyes Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 neutral record. They are coming off an 88-93 neutral loss against Virginia Tech, following a 91-47 home win against Eastern Illinois and a 76-54 home win against Lipscomb, and will face Xavier and UMBC next.

Offensively, they are averaging 85 points per game, while allowing 64.7 points per game defensively. The Hawkeyes are shooting 53.4% from the field and are making 8.3 three-pointers per game with a 34.2% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 41.3% from the field and 23.3% from the 3-point range. They are making 18.7 free throws per game and shooting with a 60.9% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 40 rebounds per game and allow 27.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16.3 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 7.7 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 9.3 steals per game, while committing 12.7 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 14 turnovers per game. They commit 20.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3.

Ty’Reek Coleman leads Iowa in scoring, averaging 14.3 ppg on 62.5% shooting from the field, adding 3.7 rebounds per game. Cooper Koch follows with 13.7 ppg on 52.6% shooting from the field, adding 5 rebounds per game. Tate Sage follows with 9.3 ppg on 40.9% shooting from the field, adding 2.7 rebounds per game. Isaia Howard leads the team in rebounds with 7.7 per game. Trevin Jirak leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.

Creighton Bluejays Preview

The Creighton Bluejays have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off an 82-89 road loss against Kansas State, following an 83-55 home win against Le Moyne and a 76-61 home win against Kansas City, and will face Bethune-Cookman and Michigan next.

Offensively, they are averaging 80.3 points per game, while allowing 68.3 points per game defensively. The Bluejays are shooting 41.3% from the field and are making 11 three-pointers per game with a 32.7% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 44.7% from the field and 33.7% from the 3-point range. They are making 15.3 free throws per game and shooting with a 75.4% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 38 rebounds per game and allow 31.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 15.7 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 12.3 steals per game, while committing 13 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 21 turnovers per game. They commit 17.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2.

Wes Enis leads Creighton in scoring, averaging 19.7 ppg on 35.8% shooting from the field, adding 2.7 rebounds per game. BJ Davis follows with 15.7 ppg on 46.9% shooting from the field, adding 4.3 rebounds per game. Brody Robinson follows with 10 ppg on 40% shooting from the field, adding 2 assists per game. Jackson McAndrew follows with 9 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 4.7 rebounds per game. Oswin Erhunmwunse shares the team lead in rebounds with 4.7 per game. Katrelle Harmon leads the team in assists with 4 per game.

Creighton Bluejays @ Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends: November 15, 2026

 

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Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

  • Iowa has won each of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Creighton has lost eight of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Iowa has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at Casey’s Center.

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

  • Iowa has lost four of its last five games played at neutral venues after coming off overtime.

Total Points Facts

  • Six of Iowa’s last seven games at Casey’s Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
  • Seven of Creighton’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (14.3).
  • Iowa ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.7).
  • Creighton ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.3).
  • Creighton ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.3).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Iowa -4.5

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