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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
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.47 | 1.18 | |||
| 3.6 | 1.22 |
Latest Results
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Facts
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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