Ohio State basketball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes preview, prediction, and odds

Ohio State hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes in another Big Ten top ten matchup. We’ve got your preview, prediction, and more in our game preview.

How It’ll All Go Down

We said it last game, and we’re going to reiterate it here. Ohio State looks like a tired team. OSU has played more games than any team in the Big Ten, it is dealing with some banged-up players, and shots on Sunday often fell short, a sign of tired legs. Iowa plays a style that will punish you if you don’t have the energy to guard, run the floor, and rebound, and the Buckeyes need a break. They’ll get it after this one, but won’t be able to pull this one out.

Final Score

Iowa 80, Ohio State 74

Line

Ohio State -3.5  (Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.)

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