NCAAW: Michigan vs #4 Iowa Odds, and Picks (Feb 15)
- Michigan dominated Rutgers in their 86-58 victory, and improved to 16-9.
- Iowa came up just short at Nebraska on Sunday, losing by a score of 82-79.
- These two teams last met on January 7, 2023, in a game that Iowa won 94-85.
The women’s college basketball season is hitting its stride! This game features a Big-10 brawl between the Michigan Wolverines and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Caitlin Clark is nearing the all-time NCAAW scoring record.
How to Watch
- Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
- When: Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8 p.m ET
- Channel: Peacock
Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread |
| Michigan | ||
| Iowa |
Preview
Michigan has gone just 5-6 in 2024, after going 11-3 to start the season. They sit right on the tournament bubble, currently projected as one of the last teams in the field of 68. Their blowout victory against 8-19 Rutgers may have helped get them back on track, but it won’t aid their chances of making the tournament. A win over a potential 1-seed on the road, on the other hand, would be huge for Michigan’s at-large hopes.
Iowa dropped to 22-3 following their loss to Nebraska. They remain on track to receive a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament, and may be more focused on Caitlin Clark’s imminent takeover of the all-time NCAA women’s basketball scoring record. The Hawkeyes have five more regular season games before the Big-10 tournament starts, giving them plenty of chances to regain their momentum while Clark sets the record.
Prediction
Michigan should enter this game playing with a high level of effort, knowing how huge a win would be for their tournament chances. Even so, they’ll face a brutal task on the road against a top-tier Iowa squad that will also be out for blood after blowing a lead late against Nebraska. I’ll take the Hawkeyes to win this one.
NCAAW Picks:
- Iowa 87, Michigan 65 ()
