
Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Minnesota (9-9) vs. Iowa (12-6)
January 21, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa -9.5; Over/Under: 150.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Minnesota prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st 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 12-6 (3-4) this year after they lost to UCLA by a score of 94-70 in their last game. Iowa trailed 57-24 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a score of 46-37. The Hawkeyes shot 44.7% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Josh Dix led Iowa with 19 points and two assists, while Owen Freeman added 11 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hawkeyes lost to USC by a score of 99-89, while defeating Indiana by a score of 85-60 before that. Iowa has won five of their last eight games and they are right in the middle of the Big Ten standings with a 3-4 record. Iowa has scored 88.4 points per game and they have allowed 78.9 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 19.4 assists per game this season. Owen Freeman is averaging 16.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Iowa is shooting 50.8% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 39.7% on three-pointers this season.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 9-9 (1-6) this season after they defeated Michigan in overtime by a score of 84-81 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 40-31 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime, before winning on a buzzer-beater. The Golden Gophers shot 45.2% from the field, 31% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Lu’Cye Patterson added 20 points and four assists in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Golden Gophers lost to Maryland by a score of 77-71 and Wisconsin by a score of 80-59. Minnesota has lost four of their last five games and they are tied for last in the Big Ten standings. Minnesota has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.7 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 19.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Mike Mitchell Jr. is averaging 12.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Minnesota is shooting 44.3% from the field, 63.5% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season.
Why Iowa Will Beat Minnesota
- Iowa has won each of its last 14 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Minnesota has lost each of its last seven road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Iowa has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why Minnesota Will Beat Iowa
- Minnesota has won nine of its last 11 night games after coming off overtime.
- Iowa has lost three of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The road team has won the first half in each of the last five games between Minnesota and Iowa.
Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup after getting their first conference win against Michigan in their last game and they will play another bad defense here. The Golden Gophers have been pretty low-scoring this year, but they have scored 71+ points in three of their last four games. Iowa has lost two games in a row and they allowed 99 and 94 points in those two losses. The Hawkeyes are allowing nearly 79 points per game on defense this year and they have played in a ton of high-scoring games. Iowa has gone over 150.5 in 11 of their last 12 games and I like this game to over as well.