Iowa State vs Iowa Prediction 12/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Iowa State vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 11th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 9-0 this season after they defeated Purdue by a score of 81-58 in their last game. Iowa State led 35-31 at halftime and scored 46 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Cyclones shot 54% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Milan Momcilovic led Iowa State with 20 points and one assist, while Killyan Toure added 13 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated Alcorn State by a score of 132-68 and Syracuse by a score of 95-64. The Cyclones have scored 94.6 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.6 points against per game this season. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 18.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Iowa State is shooting 54.9% from the field, 69.4% on free throws, and 43.8% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 8-1 this year after they defeated Maryland by a score of 83-64 in their last game. Iowa led 44-30 at halftime and cruised to the easy win in the second half. The Hawkeyes shot 54% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 25 points and two assists, while Cam Manyawu added 12 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa lost to Michigan State by a score of 71-52, but did beat Grand Canyon by a score of 59-46 before that. The Hawkeyes have scored 79.9 points per game with 30.0 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.6 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.8 points and 4.9 assists per game, while Cooper Koch is averaging 8.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 51.7% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 37.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 38 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Iowa has lost each of its last 13 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 38 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Iowa has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last six games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Seven of Iowa State’s last eight games at James H. Hilton Coliseum have produced a total of 144+ points.

Iowa State vs Iowa Prediction 

Iowa State rolls into this matchup with a 9-0 record and they just demolished Purdue on the road, so they are easily one of the best teams in the country. The Cyclones are shooting 55% from the field and they have scored at least 81 points in four of their last five. Iowa is 8-1 so far this year, with their lone loss coming on the road against MSU by 19 points. The Hawkeyes are shooting 52% from the field and they have allowed 64 points or fewer in three of their last five. Both teams defend very well, but Iowa State is miles ahead of Iowa when looking at their ability to score, so I will take Iowa State at home.