The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Iowa State Cyclones meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Hilton Coliseum. Here’s a Iowa State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction. This article will include a Iowa State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Pick.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Preview
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights won 13 games last season and enter the third year under coach Jack Castleberry. Fairleigh Dickinson has won double-digit games in each of the last three seasons.
Chid Ekwommadu returns after averaging 2.1 points and 0.2 assists, while Josiah Francis averaged 1.5 points and 1.2 rebounds. Andrew Canda averaged 0.3 points and 0 assists, and he’s the only other returning player. Fairleigh Dickinson is pretty much starting from scratch in terms of returning production and doesn’t have the easiest schedule with Saint Peter’s and Texas after this game. Fairleigh Dickinson is sure to take its licks early in the season, but that could benefit the squad down the line.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones won 25 games last season and enter year five under coach T. J. Otzelberger. Iowa State has made the big dance in each of the last four years.
Joshua Jefferson returns after averaging 13 points and 3.1 assists, while Milan Momcilovic averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey averaged 10.6 points and 3.1 assists, and Nate Heise played in 758 minutes last season. Iowa State landed a lot of key contributors from last season while snagging Dominick Nelson from Utah Valley and Blake Buchanan from Virginia. Nelson was the WAC Player of The Year last season. Iowa State has had some strong seasons and is a consistent participant in March madness, but this group has higher potential. Iowa State is a team worth keeping an eye on this year.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 34 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has lost each of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 34 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
Why the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights will win
- Fairleigh Dickinson has won six of its last eight night games.
- Iowa State has lost three of its last four night games.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has won the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Fairleigh Dickinson’s last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Nine of Iowa State’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranked 1st for field goal percentage (53.4%) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Iowa State ranked 1st for opponent rebounds per game (26.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranked 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage last season (30.1%).
Iowa State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Injury Report
Fairleigh Dickinson doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Iowa State will be without Tamin Lipsey due to an MLC sprain.
Iowa State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction
Another massive line for a season opener, and I can understand those who wouldn’t want to lay it. However, Fairleigh Dickinson is breaking in a new roster and this isn’t a spot where you get cozy. Iowa State is loaded with returning production and brought in two legit transfers to bolster the roster. There’s a serious gap in talent if the Cyclones hit the ground running, watch out. I’ll lay the points with Iowa State on Monday night.