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

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 12th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 7-2 this year after they lost to Michigan by a score of 85-83 in their last game. Iowa trailed 40-37 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half in the close loss. The Hawkeyes shot 41.6% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 58.8% on free throws in the game. Payton Sandfort led Iowa with 19 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hawkeyes defeated Northwestern by a score of 80-79 and SC Upstate by a score of 110-77. Iowa has scored 86.1 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game this season. Owen Freeman is averaging 16.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Iowa is shooting 49.1% from the field, 66% on free throws, and 36.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 7-1 this season after they defeated Jackson State by a score of 100-58 in their last game. Iowa State led 46-24 at halftime and added 54 points in the second half to run away with the win. The Cyclones shot 50.7% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 72.4% on free throws in the game. Curtis Jones led Iowa State with 19 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cyclones won three games in a row against Marquette, Colorado, and Dayton. Iowa State has scored 87.8 points per game and they have allowed 64.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game this season. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 17.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while Iowa State is shooting 50.8% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Iowa State will beat Iowa

• Iowa State has won each of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost each of its last nine night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa State’s last 22 night games have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Each of Iowa’s last six Thursday games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Iowa vs Iowa State Prediction 

Iowa State comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they are currently ranked #3 in the country. The Cyclones are scoring nearly 88 points per game and they are shooting over 50% from the field. Iowa is coming off of a loss to Michigan and they also lost to Utah State a few games ago, but they will be at home for this matchup. The Hawkeyes are also a very good offensive team, but they are allowing over 73 points per game on defense. I think this is going to be a very high-scoring game, but I like Iowa State on the road, as their defense will be the difference.