Iowa State vs Marquette Prediction 12-4-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Iowa State vs Marquette Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Hilton Coliseum. 

Strong Start for Iowa State 

Outside of the only loss by two points to Auburn in Maui, this has been a very strong start for Iowa State. In the last game against Colorado Iowa State scored 99 points and they ended up winning by 18 points. Iowa State shot 60.3 percent from the field and 44 percent from behind the three point line. Milan Momcilov had a strong game putting up 24 points, threrebounds, and one assist. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Iowa State on the season is averaging 86.8 points while their defense is giving up 65 points per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 56th. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 54.4 percent from the field. 

Why Iowa State WIll Beat Marquette

• Iowa State has won each of its last 21 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Marquette has lost each of its last four games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Marquette has lost the first half in each of its last four games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.

Can Marquette Make Another Statement? 

Marquette is going to be looking to make another statement in this game after beating Maryland and Purdue earlier in the season. In the last game Marquette faced off against Western Carolina and they scored 94 points on the way to the 32 point victory. Kameron Jones had another strong game putting up 20 points. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Marquette on the season is averaging 84.5 points while their defense is giving up 63.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 39th in the league while the defense is ranked 34th. Guard Kam Jones is averaging 19.6 points while shooting 65.3 percent from the field. 

Iowa State vs Marquette Prediction

Iowa State is going to put on a show here with the offense. Iowa State’s offense has ran up the score against everyone and they are averaging 86.8 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. Kam Jones is averaging 19.6 points and he’s going to have no issue running up the score also Marquette won’t be keeping up and Iowa State is going to get the job done. Back Iowa State against the spread here.