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Iowa vs. Indiana prediction: Why Indiana is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Iowa vs Indiana predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Indiana and Iowa will meet in men's college basketball action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Indiana as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. Indiana game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. Indiana prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Indiana 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Indiana a 60% chance of defeating Iowa. Our predicted final score has Indiana winning 75-73.
According to our model, Iowa (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 145.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Iowa vs. Indiana odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +146 | -170 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. Indiana picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iowa +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Iowa | +146 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iowa +3.5 at the spread.
Iowa vs. Indiana game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Indiana and Iowa at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. Indiana
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Conclusion
We predict Indiana, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Iowa on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Iowa vs. Indiana insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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