Iowa State vs Auburn Prediction 11-25-24 College Basketball Picks
Auburn (4-0) vs. Iowa State (3-0)
November 25, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa State +3; Over/Under: +145.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Iowa State vs Auburn Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 25th, at the Lahaina Civic Center at the Maui Invitational.
Another Early Season Test for Auburn
Auburn has a ton of confidence heading into this game as they have played well to start the season. This is an Auburn team that already picked up 74-69 victory over Houston. In the last game they faced off against North Alabama and they were able to secure the 102-69 victory. At the end of the first half they were down 50-37 and they never looked back on the way to the win. Center Johni Broome had a strong game putting up 30 points, 17 rebounds, and one assist. Auburn is averaging 87.3 points while their defense is giving up 59.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. Broome is averaging 20 points while shooting 65.5 percent from the field.
First Real Test for Iowa State
This is the first real test for Iowa State who have played only three games so far this season. In the last game against IUPUI, Iowa State scored 87 points while the defense gave up only 52 points on the way to hte win. Curtis Jones had a strong game putting up 20 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Iowa State on the season is averaging 84 points while their defense is iginvg up 50.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 57th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. In this game, the defense is going to need to be strong.
Why Iowa State Will Cover Against Auburn
- Iowa State has won 16 of its last 18 day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Auburn has lost eight of its last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has lost the first half in three of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
Iowa State vs Auburn Prediction
The big question in this game is whether Iowa State is going to play enough defense. They are giving up 50.7 points per game, but that is the first real test. I do expect Iowa State’s defense to step up, and even though Auburn has confidence, Iowa State’s defense is going to really put the pressure on here. Auburn’s lack of scoring is going to be the difference, as Iowa State will cover the spread.
