🏀 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa Prediction & Picks: Women's March Madness Round 1 (March 21)
No. 2 seed Iowa begins its quest for a deep women's March Madness run with a first-round battle with No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on ESPN.
The Hawkeyes, who are 31.5-point favorites this weekend, haven't lost in Round 1 since 2018, and they've typically dominated this round of late. That's why I'm targeting their team total for my Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa prediction after some wild women's March Madness odds movement for this matchup.
🏀 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa picks & odds: Women's March Madness Round 1
See all of our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Pick | Best odds | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Over 79.5 points | -120 via DraftKings | 1u -> 0.83u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 128.5 points | -105 via DraftKings | 0.5u -> 0.42u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 1.5 units | Max profit: 1.25 units
📃 Affiliate disclosure
Sportsbook Review may receive a commission if you sign up through our links. Not intended for use in MA. Bonuses not applicable in Ontario. 21+ only. (Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER)
🏆 Who will win Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa?
Come on. Is that even a question? Iowa will win its Round 1 game against Fairleigh Dickinson by a lot. The only question is by how much, and to that, I'm predicting a 33-point win.
Score prediction: Iowa 83, Fairleigh Dickinson 50
💰 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa prediction & best bet
Iowa Over 79.5 points (-120)
Had I written this preview on Thursday, I would have recommended Iowa's spread as a five-star play. Instead, the value in backing the favorites is now gone, as the line has moved from 20.5 to 31.5 at most shops.
As a way to make a valuable wager while also betting on a big Iowa win, I prefer its team total instead. This line is listed at 79.5 at DraftKings, whereas bet365 offers the total at 81.5.
Iowa has scored at least 87 points in each of its previous five first-round matchups in the NCAA Tournaments. The Hawkeyes have averaged 92.6 points per game in those matchups. They like to flex their muscles in Round 1.
🚀 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa same-game parlay
I'm betting on a strong offensive day from Iowa, which would suggest some value on the Over at its current value of 128.5 via DraftKings. The same total is as high as 129.5 at Caesars. The Hawkeyes' team total is extremely correlated to the full-game line, so this parlay only comes out to +130.
💵 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa SGP picks
- Iowa Over 79.5 points
- Over 128.5
Best odds: +130 via DraftKings (0.25u -> 0.33u)
💵 My betting record for college basketball
All college basketball picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 13.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21-25 | +1.01 units ✅ | 3.3% ✅ |
| Game picks | 8-5 | +3.44 units ✅ | 29.3% ✅ |
| Player props | 6-6 | -2.15 units ❌ | -23.7% ❌ |
| Parlays | 1-8 | -0.31 units ❌ | -22.1% ❌ |
💡 How I'm betting Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa: Women's March Madness
Follow all of our college basketball analysis and expert predictions for March Madness.
I've had a good start to the women's tournament after sweeping the First Four games. This matchup, however, is expected to be a blowout and that makes finding value much more difficult.
If there wasn't so much line movement, I would have kept it simple and bet on a big Iowa win. Instead, the better play is now on Iowa's team total. If the team total climbs much further, I'd either play the full-game line or pass entirely on this contest.
📊 Live Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa odds: Women's March Madness Round 1
The Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa game has featured plenty of movement, a sign that the books made a mistake with the openers. The spread has gone from 21.5 to 31.5 at DraftKings, while the total has climbed from 123.5 to 128.5.
📈 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa betting trends
| Fairleigh Dickinson | Statistic | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| 30-4 | Record | 26-6 |
| X-X | ATS record | X-X |
| X-X | O/U record | X-X |
📺 How to watch Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Iowa: Women's March Madness Round 1
- Date: Saturday, March 21
- Tipoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Carver-Hawkeye Arena (Iowa City, Iowa)
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN App
Related Articles
