Washington vs Iowa Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Iowa Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hawkeyes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Iowa

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Huskies and Hawkeyes. 

When Will Iowa Care About Defense?

If Iowa recruited players who cared about playing defense, they might be an  NCAA tournament team more often, but they don’t, and that’s why it should be shocking to no one that they continue to lose. Iowa has lost two games in a row, with the defense being the problem in each of the games. Two games ago against Maryland, they lost 101-75; in the last game against Oregon, they lost 80-78. They at least showed some fight in the last game in the second half, but if they hadn’t given up 45 points in the first half, the results might have been different. Iowa did get a strong offensive game from Payton Sandfort, who finished with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. 

Iowa has a 14-12 record overall, and they have gone 11-5 against the spread. Iowa is averaging 83.9 points while the defense is giving up 79.5 points per game. Their offense is ranked 12th in all of college basketball in terms of field goal shooting, but their defense just lets them down. Another issue for Iowa is that their top player, Owen Freeman, is out for the rest of the year with a finger injury. 

Washington Has Been More Competitive

The first year in the Big Ten hasn’t been nice to Washington, but they have been competitive in the last couple of games. Two games ago against Penn State, Washington secured the 75-73 victory. They almost pulled it out late in the last game against Rutgers but lost 89-85. They only scored four points in overtime. Washington shot 52.3 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from three. Zoom Diallo had a strong game, putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. 

Washington sits with a 13-13 record overall, and they have gone 2-6 away from home. Washington is a good offensive team, but their defense has been problematic. Washington is averaging 72.5 points, while their defense is giving up 73.7 points. In this game, they face a bad defensive team, and Washington must put on a show with the scoring. Great Oscobar is averaging 15 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field. 

Why Washington Will Beat Iowa

• Iowa has lost five of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
• The road team has won four of Iowa’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Washington’s last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Nine of Iowa’s last 10 day games have produced a total of 161+ points.

Washington vs Iowa Prediction

Washington hasn’t been good away from home in terms of winning, but they don’t need to win this game; they just need to cover the spread. This Iowa squad is so uninterested in playing defense that anyone can run up the score against them. Two games ago against Maryland, they gave up 101 points, and Washington has enough offensive firepower to keep this game close. Iowa still has the offensive production to come out with a win, but there is zero chance I am laying this type of number with the Iowa defense. Washington will keep it within three points. Back Washington against the spread.