Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/22

The Iowa Hawkeyes will go up against the #24 Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The game will take place at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and will be aired on FS1. This Big Ten Conference game has the Badgers as the favorites with a spread of -2.5.

Iowa has a regular-season record of 19-7, showing strength at home but facing challenges on the road. Wisconsin, with a record of 18-8, has a solid performance at home. Both teams aim to improve their standing in the Big Ten with this key matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers
  • Venue: Kohl Center, Madison WI
  • Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Wisconsin Badgers -2.5 (-115), Iowa Hawkeyes +2.5 (-108)

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are having a strong season with a record of 19-7. They play in the Big Ten Conference and have a solid home record of 15-2. However, their away record is 4-5, which shows they face challenges on the road.

In recent games, Iowa had a narrow win against Nebraska, 57-52. Bennett Stirtz was the top player with 25 points and 2 rebounds. The team struggled against Purdue, losing 57-78, but Stirtz again led with 19 points.

The Hawkeyes score an average of 76.2 points per game, which ranks them 195th. They have a high field goal percentage of 49.5%, placing them 22nd. On defense, they average 7.2 steals per game but struggle with fouls, averaging 17.8 per game.

Wisconsin Badgers Team Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers have been playing well this season with a record of 18-8. They hold a solid home record of 13-4. In their last three games, they have a record of 2-1, showing they can perform under pressure.

Nick Boyd is a key player for the Badgers, scoring an average of 20.3 points per game. John Blackwell also contributes significantly with 18.8 points and 5 rebounds per game. Nolan Winter leads in rebounds, grabbing 8.9 per game, and he has a strong field goal percentage of 57.0%.

Offensively, the team scores an average of 83.1 points per game, ranking them 50th in the nation. They are effective from the three-point line, making 11.0 threes per game, which ranks them 19th. On defense, they struggle with steals and blocks, ranking 361st and 507th respectively.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Wisconsin is favored by 2.5 points. Wisconsin scores 83.1 points per game, while Iowa scores 76.2. Given Wisconsin’s higher scoring and more possessions per game, they are likely to cover the -2.5 spread. The projected score is Wisconsin 83, Iowa 76.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 146.5. Combining Iowa’s 76.2 points per game and Wisconsin’s 83.1 gives a total of 159.3 points. This suggests the game will go over the 146.5 total, given both teams’ scoring abilities. The projected total is 159 points.