In this article, we will formulate an Arizona vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 27th at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 13-6 (7-1) this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 78-63 in their last game. Arizona led 33-31 at halftime and scored 45 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Wildcats shot 46.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Anthony Dell’Orso led Arizona with 20 points and one steal, while KJ Lewis added 12 points and six assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Wildcats defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 92-78 but did beat Texas Tech by a score of 70-54 before that. Arizona has won nine of their last ten games and they are currently tied for second in the Big 12 standings. Arizona has scored 82.7 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game this season. Caleb Love is averaging 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this year. Arizona is shooting 48.2% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 32.4% on three-pointers this season.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones are 17-2 (7-1) this year after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 76-61 in their last game. Iowa State trailed 40-33 at halftime, but they outscored ASU 43-21 in the second half for the double-digit win. The Cyclones shot 45.8% from the field, 42.1% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Curtis Jones led Iowa State with 33 points and seven rebounds, while Joshua Jefferson added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Cyclones defeated UCF by a score of 108-83 but did lose to West Virginia by a score of 64-57 before that. Iowa State has won 14 of their last 15 games and they are also tied for second in the Big 12 standings with Arizona. Iowa State has scored 84.6 points per game and they have allowed 65.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Curtis Jones is averaging 18.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 15.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Iowa State is shooting 49.5% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season.
Why Arizona will beat Iowa State
- Arizona has won 42 of its last 44 night games at McKale Memorial Center.
- Arizona has won the first half in each of its last seven night games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Iowa State’s last 14 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of Arizona’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+13.8).
- Arizona ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.0%).
- Iowa State ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+18.7).
- Iowa State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+26.6).
Arizona vs Iowa State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup tied for second in the Big 12 standings with a 7-1 conference record, but Arizona will be at home. The Wildcats are shooting 48.2% from the field this year and they have scored at least 78 points in four of their last five games. Iowa State is shooting nearly 50% from the field and they are scoring 84.6 points per game on the season. The Cyclones did pick up their lone conference loss on the road against West Virginia and they struggled in the first half on the road against Arizona State, so give me Arizona to get the win at home here.