Iowa vs South Dakota Prediction 11-12-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs South Dakota prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 12th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-0 this year after they defeated Southern by a score of 89-74 in their last game. Iowa led 48-37 at halftime and they were able to get the win, but they did allow 37 points in the second half. The Hawkeyes shot 53.3% from the field, 45% on three-pointers, and 58.3% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Iowa with 22 points and four rebounds in the victory.

Prior to that game, the Hawkeyes defeated East Texas A&M by a score of 89-67 in their first game. Iowa has scored 89 points per game and they have allowed 70.5 points per game, while also averaging 38 rebounds and 24.5 assists per game this season. Payton Sandfort is averaging 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game, while Iowa is shooting 49.2% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 40.6% on three-pointers this season. 

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota Coyotes are 3-0 this season after they defeated Mount Marty by a score of 77-47 in their last game. South Dakota led 40-22 at halftime and cruised to the win in the second half. The Coyotes shot 37.1% from the field, 23.3% on three-pointers, and 77.4% on free throws in the game. Shey Eberwein led South Dakota with 15 points and one assist. 

Prior to that win, the Coyotes defeated East Texas A&M by a score of 91-83 and Southern by a score of 93-79. South Dakota has scored 87 points per game and they have allowed 69.7 points per game, while also averaging 40.3 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Chase Forte is averaging 14.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while South Dakota is shooting 44.7% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 29.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Iowa will cover

• Iowa has won each of its last 28 night games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• South Dakota has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 34 games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Why South Dakota will cover

• Iowa has lost five of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• South Dakota has won each of its last three games.

Iowa vs South Dakota Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this season with undefeated records and both are scoring a ton of points per game, so we should see a high-scoring game here. Iowa has scored 89 points in both of their games so far this year and they are shooting just under 50% from the field. South Dakota has scored 77, 91, and 93 points in their three games, but they are only shooting 44.7% from the field. Iowa is the better team and should get the win easily, but I think we are going to see a ton of offense. Take the over here.