Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Picks and Prediction for Sunday February 22 2026
Iowa (19-7, 8-6 Big Ten) travels to face No. 24 Wisconsin (18-8, 10-4 Big Ten) in a key late-season Big Ten matchup. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.
Iowa Hawkeyes Analysis
Team Overview & Metrics
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PPG: 76.2
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FG%: 49.5%
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3P%: 36.3%
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Rebounds: 27.3 RPG
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Assists: 15.2 APG
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Turnovers: 9.0 per game
Strengths
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Bennett Stirtz (G): Team leader near 20 PPG with strong free-throw efficiency.
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Efficient shooting: Iowa ranks among Division I’s more efficient offenses from two and three.
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Recent big win: A defensive, free-throw focused win over No. 9 Nebraska boosted confidence.
Weaknesses
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Rebounding: Below-average on boards relative to Big Ten peers.
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Defense under pressure: Can allow opponents to score freely when key rotations falter.
Wisconsin Badgers Analysis
Team Overview & Metrics
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PPG: 83.1
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FG%: 45.0%
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3P%: 35.1%
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Rebounds: 33.2 RPG
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Assists: 15.7 APG
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Turnovers: 9.0 per game
Strengths
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High-scoring offense: Wisconsin averages over 83 PPG with strong shot creation.
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3-point shooting: Among the Big Ten’s most prolific from deep.
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Home court: Badgers are 13-3 at Kohl Center.
Weaknesses
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Perimeter defense: Opponents shoot a high percentage from both two and three.
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Recent injury: Wing Jack Janicki is out with a broken wrist, thinning rotation.
Matchup to Watch
Wisconsin’s efficient offense versus Iowa’s shooting accuracy. If Wisconsin gets hot from distance early, the Badgers could open space and force Iowa into contested looks. Conversely, Iowa’s offensive efficiency and ball movement could exploit Wisconsin’s defensive lapses at the arc.
Iowa vs Wisconsin Prediction
The Badgers’ offensive firepower and Kohl Center advantage likely give them the edge. Iowa’s balance and efficient shooting keep this close, but Wisconsin should control the pace and outscore Iowa in the second half.
Projected Final Score: Wisconsin 77, Iowa 71
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