The Florida A&M Rattlers and Iowa Hawkeyes face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Wells Fargo Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Florida A&M vs Iowa prediction.

Iowa Might Not be a Tournament Team

Iowa has had some major issues this season and they currently sit with a 5-5 record. They have also gone 3-7 against the spread. In the last game against Michigan, Iowa’s offense scored 80 points, but the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. Ben Krikke had a strong game putting up 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Iowa on the season is averaging 84.8 points while their defense is giving up 79.7 points per game. Ben Krikke on the season is averaging 17.9 points while shooting 58.8 percent from the field and 20 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Florida A&M Looks for Third Straight Win

Florida A&M has only two wins this season, and they have been a major disappointment this season. Even though they have struggled they have won two straight games. In the last game against Presbyterian, Florida A&M scored 65 points and they ended up winning by five points.l Love Bettis had a strong game putting up 22 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Florida A&M on the season is averaging 69.7 points while the defense is giving up 81.7 poiints per game. In this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way and make life tough on the Iowa offense. 

Florida A&M vs Iowa Betting Prediction

Iowa is going to win this game, but they aren’t going to win it by many points. Iowa’s defense has been a major issue giving up 79.7 points per game. Florida A&M’s defense hasn’t been exactly good, but they are going to be good enough here to make enough stops late. It’s not going to be a pretty game by either team, but it will be Florida A&M that will keep this game close. Back Florida A&M against the spread.