Iowa Hawkeyes vs Florida Gators NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/21

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Florida Gators will meet in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. The game will take place at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. This is a postseason tournament game, and both teams are ready to compete. Iowa enters the game as the 9th seed with an overall record of 21-12. They had an even 11-11 record in the Big Ten Conference during the regular season. Florida, ranked 4th in the AP poll, is the 1st seed with a 26-7 overall record and a strong 17-3 in the Southeastern Conference. Both teams aim to advance further in the South Region.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Florida Gators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
  • Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Florida Gators
  • Venue: Exactech Arena, Gainesville FL
  • Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Iowa +11.5, Florida -11.5, Iowa MoneyLine +500, Florida MoneyLine -700, Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have shown some solid performances this season. They scored an average of 75.2 points per game, placing them at the 223rd spot. With a field goal percentage of 49.1, they rank 21st, highlighting their shooting accuracy.

On the defensive side, the Hawkeyes recorded 7.1 steals per game. This ranks them at 557th, indicating room for improvement. Their blocks per game stand at 2.0, placing them 305th.

Their betting trends reveal a mixed bag. As favorites, they won 14 out of 16 games. However, when playing as underdogs, their record fell to 3-14.

Florida Gators Team Preview

The Florida Gators are having a strong season. They rank 4th in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. Their regular season record stands at 26-7, with a conference record of 17-3.

Offensively, the Gators average 86.8 points per game, which ranks them 15th. They excel in rebounding, pulling down 45.4 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd. Their free throw attempts per game are also high at 25.2, ranking 24th.

On defense, the team struggles with fouls, averaging 17.8 per game. They also have a low steals average at 6.7 per game, placing them at 500th. However, their strong offensive performance often compensates for these defensive challenges.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Florida is favored by 11.5 points. They average 86.8 points per game, while Iowa scores 75.2 points per game. Florida’s high scoring and strong rebounding give them an edge. The projected score is Florida 88, Iowa 74. Pick Florida to cover the -11.5 spread.

For the over/under, the line is set at 146.5 points. Florida’s offense is strong with 86.8 points per game, and Iowa’s defense allows many points. The projected total is 162 points. Pick the over 146.5.