Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines predictions, Mar 05, 2026

Mar 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Iowa Hawkeyes

Michigan Wolverines

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As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to face the Michigan Wolverines on March 5, 2026, excitement builds around this pivotal NCAA basketball matchup. With the game taking place at Iowa’s home court, the Hawkeyes will seek to leverage their familiar surroundings to secure a crucial win.

In terms of recent form, Iowa has had a mixed bag, winning only 2 of their last 5 matches. This inconsistency could be a concern as they face a Wolverines team that has demonstrated impressive form, winning 4 of their last 5 contests. Michigan’s current momentum, coupled with their strong offensive and defensive metrics, makes them a formidable opponent. Their ability to maintain possession and control the pace of the game has been key to their success, allowing them to dictate play against less organized defenses.

The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers favoring Michigan at 1.2 compared to Iowa’s 3.79. While home-court advantage may provide the Hawkeyes with a boost, they will need to improve their performance significantly to challenge a Wolverines squad in top form. Given the tactical battle ahead, this matchup promises to be a closely contested affair, with no outcome guaranteed.

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Iowa
22.9%		 Michigan
77.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 68:79

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 4.47 1.18
Pinnacle 3.6 1.22

Latest Results

28.02.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 71:69
25.02.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 74:57
22.02.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 84:71
17.02.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 57:52
14.02.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Purdue Boilermakers basketball – 57:78		 27.02.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 70:84
24.02.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 77:67
21.02.26 Duke Blue Devils basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 70:63
17.02.26 Purdue Boilermakers basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 80:91
14.02.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 86:56

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 3.
  • Iowa has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Michigan is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • In this match, Michigan is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1531:1527. (average 76.6:76.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Iowa won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 737:696. (average 81.9:77.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.12.24 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 85:83
    27.01.24 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 78:88
    10.12.23 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 80:90
    12.01.23 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 93:84 OT
    03.03.22 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 71:82

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Tech: 4.2 (15.26%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 4.21 (15.21%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 4.44 (14.43%)

    4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.75 (11.14%)

    5. Florida Gators: 9.35 (6.85%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 11.8 (5.43%)

    7. Connecticut Huskies: 16.4 (3.91%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18.6 (3.44%)

    9. Iowa State: 19.8 (3.24%)

    10. Kansas Jayhawks: 28 (2.29%)

    11. Purdue Boilermakers: 33 (1.94%)

    12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 44 (1.46%)

    13. Michigan State: 48.2 (1.33%)

    14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (0.96%)

    15. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (0.96%)

    16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 67 (0.96%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 81 (0.79%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 81 (0.79%)

    19. North Carolina: 81 (0.79%)

    20. Louisville: 91 (0.7%)

    21. Vanderbilt Commodores: 101 (0.63%)

    22. St. Johns Red Storm: 101 (0.63%)

    23. Texas Tech: 126 (0.51%)

    24. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.51%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.51%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.51%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.42%)

    28. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.42%)

    29. NC State: 151 (0.42%)

    30. Brigham Young: 201 (0.32%)

    31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.32%)

    32. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.26%)

    33. Miami (FL): 251 (0.26%)

    34. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.26%)

    35. UCLA: 251 (0.26%)

    36. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.18%)

    37. Villanova Wildcats: 501 (0.13%)

    38. Indiana Hoosiers: 501 (0.13%)

    39. UCF Knights: 501 (0.13%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 501 (0.13%)

    41. New Mexico: 501 (0.13%)

    42. Auburn Tigers: 501 (0.13%)

    43. San Diego State: 501 (0.13%)

    44. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

    45. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.09%)

    46. Santa Clara: 751 (0.09%)

    47. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    48. Virginia Tech: 1001 (0.06%)

    49. TCU: 1001 (0.06%)

    50. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    51. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

    52. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

    53. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.06%)

    54. USC Trojans: 1001 (0.06%)

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