Michigan State vs Iowa Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 1/26/23
Iowa Hawkeyes (12-7) vs. Michigan State Spartans (13-7)
January 26, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State Spartans -2.5 / Iowa Hawkeyes +2.5; Over/Under: +146.5
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The Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan State Spartans meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Breslin Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 81.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kris Murray is averaging 21.3 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Filip Rebraca is averaging 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds. Patrick McCaffery is the third double-digit scorer and Tony Perkins is dishing 2.8 assists. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
The Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 69.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.9 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Tyson Walker is averaging 14.3 points and 2.6 assists, while Joey Hauser is averaging 13.8 points and 7.7 rebounds. AJ Hoggard is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Hall is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Iowa vs Michigan State Trends
The Hawkeyes are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Spartans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The over is 5-1 in Hawkeyes last 6 overall. The under is 4-0 in Spartans last 4 home games. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Michigan State Spartans are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but you can argue Iowa is playing the better ball right now. Iowa has held its own on the road and loses in the underdog role by an average of just 1 point. This is a toss up game and Iowa has the offense to steal it. Give me the free bucket.
