Utah (8-5) vs. Iowa State (12-1)
January 7, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa State -18.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa State vs Utah prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 7th 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 12-1 (2-0) this year after they defeated Baylor by a score of 74-55 in their last game. Iowa State led 33-25 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half in the win. The Cyclones shot 49% from the field, 47.6% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Keshon Gilbert led Iowa State with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Milan Momcilovic added 15 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Cyclones defeated Colorado by a score of 79-69 and Morgan State by a score of 99-72. Iowa State has won nine games in a row, including wins over Dayton, Marquette, and Colorado (twice). Iowa State has scored 86.6 points per game and they have allowed 65 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game this season. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 16.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, while Curtis Jones is averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season. Iowa State is shooting 50.4% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this year.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes are 8-5 (0-2) this season after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 93-65 in their last game. Utah trailed 47-36 at halftime and only managed 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 42.3% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 57.7% on free throws in the game. Zach Keller led Utah with 12 points and two rebounds, while Keanu Dawes added 11 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Utes lost to Baylor by a score of 81-56 and Iowa by a score of 95-88. Utah has lost three games in a row, but they did win eight of their first ten games this year. Utah has scored 82.7 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 20.5 assists per game this season. Gabe Madsen is averaging 16.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Mason Madsen is averaging 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Utah is shooting 47.1% from the field, 63.3% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this season.
Why Iowa State will beat Utah
- Iowa State has won each of its last 26 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
- Utah has lost 12 of its last 13 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 21 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa State’s last 11 night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Eight of Utah’s last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Iowa State vs Utah Prediction
Iowa State comes into this matchup with only one loss on the season and they are ranked #3 in the country. The Cyclones are shooting over 50% from the field and they are scoring 86.6 points per game, while their defense has also been elite. Iowa State has allowed 65 points per game this year and they have allowed 55 or fewer in two of their last four. Utah has lost three games in a row and they have allowed 93+ points in two of those games. The Utes have had a very solid offensive attack to start the season, but the defense needs to show a lot of improvement. If this game was in Utah, they may have a chance to keep it competitive, but I just don’t see it here. Take the Cyclones.
