Xavier vs Iowa Prediction 11/14/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Xavier vs Iowa Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Preview

Iowa has a 2-0 record this season. They are 1-1 ATS, 1-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Iowa is coming off a 77-58 home win against Western Illinois and will face Southeast Missouri State, Chicago State and Mississippi next.

Offensively, Iowa averages 89.0 points per game, which ranks 95th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 63.5 points per game (64th). The Hawkeyes shoot with 56.7% from the field (9th), and with 42.5% from beyond the arc (27th). They shoot with 79.7% from the free throw line (34th), and grab 26 rebounds per game (361st), while dishing out 21 assists per game (23rd) and committing 9 turnovers per game (24th).

Bennett Stirtz leads Iowa in scoring, with an average of 21.5 points and 6.5 assists. Alvaro Folgueiras follows with 12 points and 5 rebounds per game, while Tavion Banks adds 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Xavier Musketeers Preview

Xavier has a 2-1 record this season. They are 0-3 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-1 home record and a 0-0 away record. Xavier is coming off a 68-87 home loss against Santa Clara and will face Old Dominion, Georgia and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi next.

Offensively, Xavier averages 69.3 points per game, which ranks 304th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 72.7 points per game (191st). The Musketeers shoot with 36.9% from the field (345th), and with 36.2% from beyond the arc (119th). They shoot with 72.0% from the free throw line (154th), and grab 31.7 rebounds per game (318th), while dishing out 16.7 assists per game (127th) and committing 11.7 turnovers per game (131st).

Roddie Anderson III leads Xavier in scoring, with an average of 17 points and 3 assists. Tre Carroll follows with 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Malik Moore adds 11 points and 3.7 assists per game.

Xavier Musketeers @ Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends: November 14, 2025

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won 34 of its last 35 night games against non-Conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• Xavier has lost each of its last four games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 42 games against non-Conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• Xavier has won 10 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
• Xavier has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games.

Xavier vs Iowa Prediction

In this Xavier vs Iowa Prediction, Iowa is coming as -14.5 home favorites. Iowa has won both of its games this season and are playing their third consecutive game at home. On the flip side, Xavier is coming off its first defeat of the season and are playing their first road game. Iowa is superior both offensively and defensively, as they have a top-100 offense and are scoring 19.7 points more than Xavier, who sit outside the top-300 of the country. Iowa also has the 64th-best defense in the country and are winning by an average of 25.5 points per game. Take Iowa and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Iowa -14.5