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Iowa vs. Wisconsin prediction: Why Wisconsin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Iowa vs Wisconsin predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Wisconsin will take on Iowa in men's college basketball action at Kohl Center on Sunday, beginning at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Wisconsin as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. Wisconsin game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Wisconsin a 62% chance of beating Iowa. Our predicted final score has Wisconsin winning 76-72.
According to our model, Wisconsin (-2.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (+100) | -2.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -165 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin 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 | Wisconsin -2.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Wisconsin | -165 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa at Kohl Center is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Kohl Center
Conclusion
We predict Wisconsin, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Iowa on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Iowa vs. Wisconsin insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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