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Iowa vs. Northwestern prediction: Iowa favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/5/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Iowa vs Northwestern predictions for college basketball Monday.
Northwestern and Iowa will meet in the women's college basketball at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Monday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Iowa as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. Northwestern game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. Northwestern prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Northwestern 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Iowa a 98% chance of defeating Northwestern.
According to our model, the 150.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of staying under.
Iowa vs. Northwestern odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -27.5 (-110) | +27.5 (-110) |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. Northwestern picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Northwestern +27.5 | -110 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -110 |
According to our best women's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Northwestern +27.5.
Iowa vs. Northwestern game-day updates and essential details
Monday's women's basketball action between Northwestern and Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. Northwestern
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena
Conclusion
We predict Iowa, with a 98% win probability, will likely beat Northwestern on Monday.
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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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