The Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Oregon. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Iowa is favored by 10 points on the spread with a moneyline of -650. The total is set at 134.5 points.
Here’s my Iowa vs. Oregon prediction and college basketball picks for February 1, 2026.
Iowa vs Oregon Prediction
My Pick: Iowa -10
My Iowa vs Oregon best bet is on the Hawkeyes to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Iowa vs. Oregon Odds
| Iowa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -110 | 134.5 -110 / -110 | -650 |
| Oregon Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -110 | 134.5 -110 / -110 | +475 |
- Iowa vs Oregon spread: Iowa -10
- Iowa vs Oregon over/under: 134.5 points
- Iowa vs Oregon moneyline: Iowa -650, Oregon +475
Iowa vs Oregon College Basketball Betting Preview
Two teams trending in opposite directions face off Sunday night in Eugene, Oregon.
The Ducks, losers of seven straight and 1-6 against the spread over that span, host Iowa, winners of three straight. The Hawkeyes survived two unexpected battles at home against Rutgers and USC and now make the long journey west to try to pick up another conference win.
Iowa’s potent non-conference offense has cooled off in Big Ten play, as its lack of elite athleticism has caused issues against real competition. Everyone outside of point guard Bennett Stirtz has had ball security issues, and buckets have been harder to come by.
The Hawkeyes are still a great shooting team, and their patient offense led by a mastermind head coach and Stirtz – one of the best leaders in the country – should have no trouble scoring against Oregon.
Stirtz will use a plethora of ball screens, navigating them with perfection, and find cutters or his roll man for easy deuces or triples. Or he’ll just go score himself.
The Ducks aren't disciplined on this end of the floor, and without big man Nate Bittle on the back line, their once vaunted rim defense is a shell of its former self. Iowa can't punish Oregon’s awful defensive rebounding like other Big Ten foes can, but the Hawkeyes won’t need to with the quality shots they’re sure to get.
The Ducks are simply running out the clock on this season and circling the drain. No Bittle and no Jackson Shelstad has completely derailed their season, and another key player — wing Takai Simpkins — missed last contest, as well.
These injuries have destroyed Oregon’s production on the offensive end, as it ranks last in Big Ten play in adjusted offensive efficiency. The Ducks are turnover prone (and Iowa is the league’s best at forcing turnovers), and they can’t play through their usual post hub Bittle.
Inability to shoot also exacerbates the issues on this end, as does a severe lack of creation ability and overall cohesion. Oregon will settle for mid-rangers and other poor shots, and Iowa will grab the board and set up shop the other way.
Iowa should win this game, but it’s a large spread for a game that figures to play in the low 60s possessions-wise. Both teams crawl on the offensive end, especially Oregon as of late with all its injury issues.
Will the Hawkeyes have enough possessions to extend and cover over a full 40? With the clean looks they’re sure to get and Oregon’s disarray on its offensive end, the answer should be yes.
My Pick: Iowa -10
