There aren’t a ton of big college basketball games scheduled for Thursday night, but there is a big game in the state of Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones are set to host the Iowa Hawkeyes, this is going to be a massive rivalry game in this sport.
Iowa vs Iowa State Picks
- NCAAB Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +6.5
Neither of these teams are currently in the Top 25, but both teams are expected to compete for an NCAA Tournament berth this season. Here is a look at the Iowa vs Iowa State odds that are currently in play for this matchup.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds
- Spread: The Iowa vs Iowa State odds for this game show that the Cyclones are 6.5-point betting favorites over the Hawkeyes. This is one of the biggest games on the NCAAB schedule for each team, and that spread does seem large at first glance.
- Total: You will also see college basketball odds on the total number of points, and that number is set at 155.5 total points on Thursday night.
Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones Information
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones
Location of the game: James H. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA
Date & Time: Thursday, December 7, 7:30 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPNU
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Analysis
Iowa Hawkeyes Performance Recap and Analysis
The Iowa Hawkeyes have a number of new college basketball players this season, and they have gotten off to a relatively slow start. Iowa is still scoring 87.9 points per game this season, but they are also allowing over 77 points per game.
Forward Ben Krikke is averaging 18.4 points per game this season, and he is going to need to play really well in this game.
Key Injuries
The college basketball injury report does not currently have any Iowa Hawkeyes listed, and that will give them a good chance to win this game.
Betting Trends to Know
They had really struggled against the spread this season and they are just 1-4 in their last five games.
Iowa State Cyclones Performance Recap and Analysis
The Iowa State Cyclones has gone 6-2 to begin the year, but those two losses came to the two best teams on their schedule. The Cyclones are scoring 82.9 points per game this season, but they actually play some defense as well. This Iowa State team is holding opponents to less than 60 points per game and that will be a key in this one.
Key Injuries
Iowa State forward Hason Ward is currently dealing with a foot injury, and he is going to be missing this game.
Betting Trends to Know
Iowa State might be 6-2 so far this season, but they have gone just 2-3 ATS in their last five games.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Picks
Since this will be one of the most intriguing NCAA basketball games today, there are going to be a couple of different betting options that stand out. Here is a look at three NCAAB picks that you can make.
- Moneyline (Iowa State -310)
Iowa State, though not favored in the college basketball standings, will secure an outright victory in this game.
- Over/Under (Over 155.5)
Iowa is one of the best NCAA basketball teams and they are going to find a way to score points in this game, while also giving up some.
- Spread (Iowa +6.5)
This Iowa team won’t be good enough to win it on Thursday night, but they are at least going to keep things interesting and cover the spread.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Prediction
Neither Iowa or Iowa State has great odds to win March Madness at this point of the season, but there is still a long way to go. Each team will be looking for a win in this game to provide a spark, and that could allow each team the opportunity to turn things around.
Iowa State should be able to use home-court advantage to take control of this game, but it won’t be easy throughout the night. Iowa can shoot well enough to keep this game close, and that will lead to a great game. Take the 6.5 points and bet on the Iowa Hawkeyes, but Iowa State is winning this game.
- NCAAB Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +6.5
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