Iowa vs Wisconsin Prediction 2/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Kohl Center. Here’s an Iowa vs. Wisconsin prediction. This article will include an Iowa vs. Wisconsin pick.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Nebraska, lost to Purdue, and play Ohio State next. Iowa has won 7 of its last 9 games.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 76.2 points on 9.5 percent shooting and allowing 64.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 20.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Alvaro Folgueiras is grabbing 3.8 rebounds, and Cam Manyawu is dishing 1 assist. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.3 rebounds per game.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers beat Michigan State and lost to Ohio State, and they play Oregon next. Wisconsin has won 9 of its last 12 games.

The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 83.2 points on 5 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Nick Boyd is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 rebounds, while John Blackwell is averaging 18.8 points and 5 rebounds. Nolan Winter is the third double-digit scorer, and Austin Rapp is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 3.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won seven of its last eight games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Iowa has lost each of its last five day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost the first half in three of its last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 24.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last three road day games against Conference opponents.
• Wisconsin has lost eight of its last nine Sunday day games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Wisconsin has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last nine Sunday home games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Eight of Iowa’s last nine road day games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wisconsin ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.3).
• Wisconsin ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).
• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.8).
• Iowa ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.4).

Iowa vs Wisconsin Prediction

Iowa is playing good ball, has had road success, and is a profitable 16-10 ATS on the season. I’m still siding with Wisconsin. It feels like Wisconsin doesn’t get enough respect from oddsmakers as it continues to win and gets these soft lines. Wisconsin has won 6 of the last 7 games against Iowa and has been at its best this season at home. Wisconsin is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when a home favorite of 5 or fewer points. Iowa can be shaky at times defensively. We’re laying a single bucket. I’ll gladly roll with Wisconsin.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Wisconsin -2.5