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Iowa State vs IU Indy Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks

IUPUI (2-2) vs. Iowa State (2-0)
November 18, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa State -35.5; Over/Under: +143.5
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The IU Indy Jaguars and the Iowa State Cyclones meet Monday in college basketball action from the Hilton Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an IU Indy vs. Iowa State prediction.

IU Indy Recap

The IU Indy Jaguars come into this one looking to rebound from a 74-71 loss at the hands of Eastern Michigan last time out. After this game, IU Indy will duke it out with Coastal Carolina.


Jaguars Looking To Continue Upswing

Paul Zilinskas has a team-high 19.3 PPG along with 3.3 RPG and 2.3 APG while Jarvis Walker has 14.8 PPG with 3.3 RPG and 2.8 APG as well as 2.3 SPG. Sean Craig has 10.5 PPG with a team-high 11.2 RPG to lead the Jaguars on the glass, averaging a double-double per game while also capping off the scoring in double figures for IU Indy so far this season. Alec Millender has 7 PPG with a team-high 3.5 APG while Keenan Garner has 9.8 PPG as well as 7.3 RPG on the year. As a team, IU Indy is averaging 87 PPG on 43.4% shooting from the field, 36.2% from three and 75.2% from the foul line this season.

Iowa State Recap

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this one looking to build on their 82-56 win over UMKC last time out. After this game, the Cyclones will have a date with Auburn on a neutral floor.

Cyclones Looking To Stay Unbeaten

Keshon Gilbert and Milan Momcilovic each have 13 PPG with Gilbert logging 4 RPG and a team-high 6.5 APG to lead the Cyclones in the assist department while Momcilovic has 5 RPG. Curtis Jones has 12.5 PPG with 5.5 RPG and 4 APG and Tamin Lipsey has 12 PPG with 3.5 APG. Dishon Jackson has 11 PPG with a team-high 6 RPG to lead the Cyclones in rebounding and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Iowa State so far this season. As a team, Iowa State is averaging 82.5 PPG on 47.9% shooting from the field, 32.6% from three, and 70.8% from the foul line this season.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

  • Iowa State has won each of its last 29 games against non-conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
  • IU Indy has lost each of its last eight road games.

IU Indy vs. Iowa State Prediction

I’m on IU Indy here. Don’t get me wrong. Iowa State’s winning this game, but we’re talking about a boatload of points with Iowa State in a complete look-ahead game here with the #1 ranked team on deck. Not to mention, this isn’t the IU Indy teams of years past that have been trashed by some of the best in the country. IU Indy battled Xavier earlier this year for a cover, and while Iowa State will likely win comfortably, this feels like a bit much. Give me the Jaguars and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Free Pick: IU Indy +35.5

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Chris Ruffolo

Chris joined the Sports Chat Place team in August 2016 and has a proven system that combines multiple analytical and situational statistics and trends to give out thousands of winning picks over the last three years with winning records across all of the top leagues, Follow Chris Ruffolo on Twitter @ruffthepickdawg

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