Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Iowa State vs Iowa NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Iowa City.
Iowa State vs Iowa Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cyclones and Hawkeyes. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. Get ready to place your bets! Iowa State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 160 points.
Iowa State vs. Iowa Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa Hawkeyes
- Where: Iowa City at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- Date: Thursday, December 12th
- Betting Odds IOWAST -6, IOWAST -247 | IOWA +198 O/U 160
Cyclones Preview: Are the Cyclones Ready for a Road Win?
Iowa State improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 100-58 win over Jackson State on Sunday. The Cyclones were heavy favorites at -36 and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 158 went over the 145.5 line.
Leading 46-24 at halftime, Iowa State poured in 54 points in the 2nd half, allowing 34 points to the Tigers.
Cyclones Offense Breakdown
Iowa State put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. They hit 39.3% of their threes, going 11-for-28, and were strong inside, shooting 59% on two-point attempts.
The Cyclones dished out 26 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones knocked down 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Milan Momcilovic hit 4-of-6 from deep. Dorian McMillian led the team with 20 points, despite shooting just 36.4% overall.
Cyclones Team Defense
Even though Iowa State gave up 58 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 67 attempts. Inside the arc, the Cyclones' defense struggled, as the other team connected on 23 of 39 two-point shots, good for 59%.
From three-point range, Iowa State's opponent hit 11 of 28 attempts, shooting 39%. The Cyclones also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 72%. Iowa State allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Hawkeyes Preview: Will the Hawkeyes Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
Iowa dropped to 7-2 on the season after a narrow 85-83 loss to Michigan on Saturday. Despite being +9.5 underdogs, the Hawkeyes kept it close on the road. The game’s total points hit 168, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.
Iowa trailed 40-37 at halftime but scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. Though they didn’t get the win, the Hawkeyes covered the spread.
Hawkeyes Offense Breakdown
Iowa put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 41.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 27 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 10 of 17 attempts for 58.8%.
Vladislav Goldin led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Payton Sandfort added 19 points, hitting 4 threes on 10 attempts, while Tre Donaldson contributed 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from deep.
Hawkeyes Team Defense
Despite Iowa's defensive struggles, they allowed 85 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Hawkeyes had a tough time defending inside, giving up 28 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 73% success rate for their opponent.
Iowa did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, with their opponent shooting just 20% on threes, hitting 4 of 20 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 shots, a 77% clip. Iowa also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Cyclones vs Hawkeyes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cyclones have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-2-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, Iowa has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 83 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hawkeyes have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Iowa State vs Iowa Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Iowa +6 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.