Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/5

The Michigan Wolverines, ranked #3, are set to play against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The game will take place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. This is a Big Ten conference game, and it will be broadcast on PEAC at 8:00 PM ET.

Michigan comes in as the favorite with a spread of -8.5, while Iowa is the underdog with a spread of +8.5. The Wolverines hold a strong record of 27-2 this season, including an impressive 13-0 on the road. On the other hand, Iowa has a solid home record of 16-2, contributing to their overall record of 20-9.

Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa Hawkeyes Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City IA
  • Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Michigan Wolverines Spread: -8.5 (-110)
  • Iowa Hawkeyes Spread: +8.5 (-110)
  • Michigan Wolverines MoneyLine: -469
  • Iowa Hawkeyes MoneyLine: +338
  • Over: 145.5 (-110)
  • Under: 145.5 (-112)

Michigan Wolverines Team Preview

The Michigan Wolverines have been strong this season. They hold a 27-2 record, with an undefeated 13-0 run in away games. Ranked #3 in the AP poll, they compete in the Big Ten Conference.

Offensively, the Wolverines score an average of 89 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 51%, ranking 8th. They also average 19.1 assists per game, placing them 7th in this category.

Key players include Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara. Lendeborg averages 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Mara contributes with 11.4 points and a 67.7% field goal percentage.

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes have had a mixed run in their recent games. They secured a solid win against the Ohio State Buckeyes with a 74-57 score at home. However, they faced narrow losses on the road against Penn State and Wisconsin.

In the 2026 season, the Hawkeyes show strength at home with a 16-2 record. Their overall record stands at 20-9. Despite some road challenges, they remain strong in the Big Ten conference.

Bennett Stirtz is a key player for the Hawkeyes, averaging 20.5 points per game. Alvaro Folgueiras and Tavion Banks also contribute significantly with 8.6 and 10.5 points per game, respectively. The team’s field goal percentage is impressive, ranking 22nd in the nation at 49.5%.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Michigan is favored by 8.5 points. Given their high scoring at 89 points per game and Iowa’s lower average of 75.7 points, Michigan is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Michigan 88, Iowa 75, which supports a pick for Michigan to win against the spread.

The over/under is set at 145.5 points. With Michigan’s strong offensive stats and Iowa’s defensive weaknesses, a high-scoring game is expected. The projected total is 163 points, suggesting a pick for the over. Both teams have effective shooting percentages, which should contribute to surpassing the set total.