Iowa vs. Minnesota Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 6

Updated Jan. 6, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) bring a four-game winning streak into a road matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-5, 2-1 Big Ten), winners of four straight as well. The contest starts at 8 p.m. ET (on Big Ten Network) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The Hawkeyes head into their matchup against the Golden Gophers as a 5.5-point favorite. The matchup's point total is set at 132.5.

Continue reading to get all you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Iowa-Minnesota matchup.

Iowa vs. Minnesota How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Hawkeyes vs Golden Gophers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Hawkeyes	-5.5	-105	-115	132.5	-110	-110	-234	+192

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Iowa vs. Minnesota Prediction

Pick ATS: Iowa (-5.5)
Pick OU: Over (132.5)
Prediction: Iowa 74, Minnesota 66

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Iowa vs. Minnesota Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Hawkeyes 69, Golden Gophers 64.
The Hawkeyes have a 70.1% chance to win this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Golden Gophers hold a 34.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Iowa has put together an 11-3-0 record against the spread this season.
Minnesota has compiled a 6-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
Iowa has an ATS record of 9-2 when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season.
Minnesota has covered the spread once when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

In 11 games this year, the Hawkeyes and their opponent have combined for more than 132.5 points.
There have been 11 Golden Gophers games this year with more than 132.5 points scored.
These teams score 154.2 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 21.7.

Key Moneyline Facts

Iowa has been favored on the moneyline a total of 12 times this season, and it has won each of those games.
Minnesota has won two of the six games it has played as underdogs this season.
Iowa has won all 11 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -234 or shorter.
This season, Minnesota has won one of its three games when it is the underdog by at least +192 on the moneyline.

Iowa vs. Minnesota: Recent Results

Hawkeyes vs Golden Gophers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/21/2025	Hawkeyes	-8.5	150.5	-398	+309	72-67 MINNST

Iowa vs. Minnesota: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Iowa	Minnesota
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	80.7 (111)	73.5 (270)
Points Allowed (Rank)	60.1 (4)	65.7 (30)
Rebounds (Rank)	8 (308)	8.9 (240)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.1 (170)	7.6 (215)
Assists (Rank)	17.1 (56)	18.6 (21)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.6 (36)	11.1 (143)

Iowa 2025-26 Key Players

Hawkeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bennett Stirtz	14	17.8	2.6	5.2	1.8	0.1	2.4
Alvaro Folgueiras	14	9.7	3.9	2.1	1.1	0.5	1.4
Tavion Banks	14	9.6	4.4	1	0.9	0.4	0.4
Cam Manyawu	14	8.4	4.7	1	0.6	0.7	0
Cooper Koch	14	7.4	3.3	0.8	0.8	0.2	1.4

Minnesota 2025-26 Key Players

Golden Gophers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Cade Tyson	14	22.1	5.2	2.7	0.9	0	2.1
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	14	13	7.1	1.6	0.4	1.1	1.6
Isaac Asuma	14	10.4	3.9	4.4	1.2	0.6	1.7
Langston Reynolds	14	9.7	4.6	3.9	0.9	0	0.1
Bobby Durkin	14	8.1	3.1	1.6	0.8	0.1	1.6