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Iowa @ Northwestern

Current Records: Iowa 17-9; Northwestern 19-7

What to Know

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 10-1 against the Northwestern Wildcats since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Sunday. Iowa and Northwestern will face off in a Big Ten battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Hawkeyes had enough points to win and then some against the Ohio State Buckeyes this past Thursday, taking their contest 92-75. Iowa's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but guard Tony Perkins led the charge as he had 24 points.

Meanwhile, Northwestern skirted by the Indiana Hoosiers 64-62 this past Wednesday thanks to a clutch half-court bomb from guard Boo Buie with 0:02 remaining. Northwestern's Buie looked sharp as he had 21 points along with six boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Iowa is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (12-6-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought the Hawkeyes up to 17-9 and the Wildcats to 19-7. Two offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Iowa enters the matchup with 81 points per game on average, good for 18th best in college basketball. Less enviably, Northwestern has only been able to knock down 40.80% percent of their shots, which is the 11th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena -- Evanston, Illinois
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $90.00

Odds

The Hawkeyes are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Wildcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Iowa have won ten out of their last 11 games against Northwestern.

  • Jan 31, 2023 - Iowa 86 vs. Northwestern 70
  • Mar 10, 2022 - Iowa 112 vs. Northwestern 76
  • Feb 28, 2022 - Iowa 82 vs. Northwestern 61
  • Jan 17, 2021 - Iowa 96 vs. Northwestern 73
  • Dec 29, 2020 - Iowa 87 vs. Northwestern 72
  • Jan 14, 2020 - Iowa 75 vs. Northwestern 62
  • Feb 10, 2019 - Iowa 80 vs. Northwestern 79
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Iowa 73 vs. Northwestern 63
  • Feb 25, 2018 - Iowa 77 vs. Northwestern 70
  • Jan 15, 2017 - Northwestern 89 vs. Iowa 54
  • Jan 31, 2016 - Iowa 85 vs. Northwestern 71