The Robert Morris Colonials take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City, Iowa. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on BTN.
Iowa is favored by -22.5 points on the spread, and the total is set at 136.5 points.
Here’s my Robert Morris vs. Iowa prediction and college basketball picks for November 4, 2025.
Robert Morris vs Iowa Prediction
My Pick: Iowa -22.5
My Robert Morris vs Iowa best bet is on the Hawkeyes to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Robert Morris vs Iowa Odds
| Robert Morris Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+22.5 -110 | 136.5 -110o / -110u | OFF |
| Iowa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-22.5 -110 | 136.5 -110o / -110u | OFF |
- Robert Morris vs Iowa spread: Iowa -22.5
- Robert Morris vs Iowa over/under: 136.5 points
Robert Morris vs Iowa College Basketball Betting Preview
The Bet Labs "Starting Anew" system identifies college basketball teams that open the season as favorites despite performing poorly against the spread the previous year.
The Iowa Hawkeyes were 12-20-1 (37.5%) against the spread in the 2024-25 season. Iowa also had a -0.8 ATS plus/minus.
The betting market often overlooks these programs due to their past struggles, yet the opening line reflects renewed optimism from oddsmakers.
The idea is that teams with low public confidence but market support in Game 1 are primed for early-season correction, as new rosters, improved coaching or offseason adjustments reset expectations.
The Hawkeyes will now follow the lead of new head coach Ben McCollum and star guard Bennett Stirtz, who earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year honors last season while playing for Drake after averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.
According to TeamRankings, the Hawkeyes are projected to get 18.5 wins and 11.5 losses this season, for a 61.6% winning percentage, while the Robert Morris Colonials' projections are 17.1 wins and 13.9 losses.
With totals capped at 159.5, these matchups tend to feature balanced scoring rather than chaotic shootouts, rewarding disciplined teams that can control tempo.
Starting the year as a favorite signals that the team’s reputation is being rebuilt, and history shows these “starting anew” teams often outperform early when bettors are still anchored to last year’s perceptions.
My Pick: Iowa -22.5
