Iowa vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 8

The Iowa Hawkeyes (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) will attempt to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Northwestern Wildcats (10-13, 2-10 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The contest airs at 3 p.m. ET on FS1.

The Hawkeyes hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Wildcats. The Hawkeyes are favored by 11.5 points. The game features a point total of 139.5.

Continue scrolling to get the download before placing bets on the Iowa-Northwestern game.

Iowa vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

• When: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa
• TV: FS1
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Iowa vs. Northwestern Prediction

• Pick ATS: Northwestern (+11.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (139.5)
  
• Prediction: Iowa 78, Northwestern 67

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Iowa vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Hawkeyes 76, Wildcats 64.
• The Hawkeyes have an 89.0% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Wildcats sit with a 15.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

• Iowa has covered 15 times in 22 games with a spread this season.
• Northwestern has compiled an 8-15-0 record against the spread this year.
• Iowa has been favored by 11.5 points or more nine times this season, and covered the spread in six of those games.
• Northwestern has covered the spread once when an underdog by 11.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

• Hawkeyes games have finished with more than 139.5 points 13 times so far this year.
• Wildcats games have gone over 139.5 points on 16 occasions this season.
• The Hawkeyes and Wildcats average 153.4 points per game combined, which is 13.9 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Iowa has compiled a 16-1 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 94.1% of those games).
• This season, Northwestern has won one out of the nine games in which it has been the underdog.
• Iowa has won all nine games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -806 or shorter.
• Northwestern has played as an underdog of +553 or more twice this season and lost both games.

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