| MATCHUP | Northwestern Wildcats | Iowa Hawkeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-13 | 17-5 |
| Spread | +12.5 -105 | -12.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +675 | -1050 |
| Total | Over 140.5 (-108) | Under 140.5 (-112) |
| Where | Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA | |
| When | Sunday, February 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats are 10-13 (2-10) this year after they lost to Illinois by a score of 84-44 in their last game. Northwestern trailed 47-19 at halftime and they only scored 25 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Wildcats shot 29% from the field, 16% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Tre Singleton led Northwestern with eight points and four rebounds, while Jayden Reid added seven points and four assists in the loss.Prior to that game, Northwestern lost to Washington by a score of 76-62, but did beat Penn State by a score of 94-73 before that. The Wildcats have scored 75.2 points per game with 32.6 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.5 points against per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 22.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Arrinten Page is averaging 11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Northwestern is shooting 46.0% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 31.1% on three pointers this year.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 17-5 (7-4) this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 84-74 in their last game. Iowa trailed 48-41 at halftime, but they outscored Washington 43-26 in the second half for the win. The Hawkeyes shot 60% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 22 points and five assists, while Alvaro Folgueiras added 16 points and two rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Oregon by a score of 84-66 and USC by a score of 73-72. The Hawkeyes have scored 78.2 points per game with 29.9 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.5 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 19.2 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 51.2% from the field, 76.7% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this season.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won each of its last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northwestern has lost 15 of its last 16 day games against Conference opponents.
- Northwestern has lost the first half in four of its last five games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Iowa has lost three of its last four games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between Northwestern and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Eight of Northwestern’s last nine games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 143+ points.