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Iowa vs. Maryland prediction: Why Maryland is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Iowa vs Maryland predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Women's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 6:00 PM ET as Iowa locks horns with Maryland at XFINITY Center.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Maryland as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. Maryland game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. Maryland prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Maryland 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Maryland a 55% chance of beating Iowa.
According to our model, the 149.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Iowa vs. Maryland odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -166 |
| Total | o149.5 (-110) | u149.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. Maryland 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 +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Iowa | +142 |
| Total | Under 149.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iowa to win.
Iowa vs. Maryland game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Maryland and Iowa at XFINITY Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. Maryland
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: XFINITY Center
Conclusion
We predict Maryland, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Iowa on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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