Clemson vs. Iowa Odds
| Clemson Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -120 | 131.5 -115o / -105u | +114 |
| Iowa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -102 | 131.5 -115o / -105u | -137 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Clemson will take on Iowa in Round 1 of the South region. Here's everything you need to know about Clemson vs. Iowa odds, spread and more.
Iowa opened as a 2.5-point favorite over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 131.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 9-seeded Iowa and No. 5-seeded Clemson match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
Clemson vs. Iowa Analysis
You may not find two better transition defenses in the entire country.
Both Clemson and Iowa rank outside the top 330 in tempo, per KenPom, so this game should be a half-court slog.
That might mean that Iowa has an edge, as the shot-making of Bennett Stirtz becomes amplified in a low-possession game.
A key factor here could be the torn ACL suffered by Clemson forward Carter Welling. The Hawkeyes are vulnerable in the paint, and Welling is an excellent scorer in the Tigers’ high-low attack.
RJ Godfrey and Nick Davidson should still find success, but removing Welling makes the Tigers’ frontcourt attack less imposing.
— Jim Root
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
