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College Basketball Odds: Iowa vs. Northwestern
| Iowa Odds | -10 |
| Northwestern Odds | +10 |
| Over/Under | 159 |
| Time | Channel | 12 p.m. ET | CBS |
Today is undoubtedly about the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
But the first of those games, Browns vs. Chiefs, doesn’t kick off until 3:05 p.m. ET, leaving plenty of time for bettors to get down on other sports, especially the 31-game college hoops slate.
In fact, Sunday’s Iowa vs. Northwestern matchup, which tips at noon ET, is not only the first game of the slate, but it’s also offering the most value.
Using our College Basketball PRO Report, let’s examine the smart way to bet Iowa vs. Northwestern.
College Basketball Picks: Iowa vs. Northwestern
Sharp Action
Iowa vs. Northwestern is nationally-televised on CBS, so it should attract a decent share of attention from casual bettors ahead of the two-game NFL slate.
Wiseguys are coming to the party as well.
Action Labs’ Bet Signals are reporting a smart-money move on the Hawkeyes at -9, explaining why this spread has stretched from an opener to -8.5 to -10.
Top Experts
One of The Action Network’s top college hoops bettors is also laying the points with Iowa, aligning both sharp and expert bettors on the road favorite.
While the market consensus now sits at -10, plenty of sportsbooks are still hanging -9.5, so be sure to visit our College Basketball Live Odds Page to lock in the Hawkeyes at the best possible number.
PRO Report Pick: Iowa -9.5