Iowa State vs Morgan State Prediction 12-22-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa State vs Morgan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 22nd 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 9-1 this year after they defeated Omaha by a score of 83-51 in their last game. Iowa State led 41-23 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Cyclones shot 53.3% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Keshon Gilbert led Iowa State with 16 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cyclones won five games in a row and they scored 89+ points in four of those wins. Iowa State has scored 87.4 points per game and they have allowed 64.9 points against per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game this season. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 16.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, while Iowa State is shooting 50.3% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this year. 

Morgan State Bears Betting Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 6-8 this season after they defeated Campbell by a score of 86-76 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 33-31 at the half, but they scored 55 points in the second half for the win. The Bears shot 66.7% from the field, 42.9% on three pointers, and 64.7% on free throws in the game. Will Thomas led Morgan State with 27 points and seven rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, the Bears lost to Xavier by a score of 119-58 and Bowling Green by a score of 102-81. Morgan State has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 79.9 points against per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Will Thomas is averaging 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Morgan State is shooting 50.8% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why Iowa State will beat Morgan State

• Iowa State has won each of its last 33 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Morgan State has lost 20 of its last 23 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 33 games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State vs Morgan State Prediction 

Iowa State comes into this matchup ranked #3 in the country and their one loss came against Auburn by two points. The Cyclones are scoring over 87 points per game and they are shooting 50.3% from the field. Morgan State has lost two of their last three games and they allowed 221 points combined in those two losses. The Bears do a pretty good job of scoring, but their defense has been brutal. Iowa State should get whatever they want on the offensive end of the floor and I like them to cover this big number.