Iowa vs New Orleans Prediction 12-15-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa vs New Orleans prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 15th 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 7-3 this season after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 89-80 in their last game. Iowa led 44-37 at halftime, but they allowed 52 points in the second half for the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 44.4% from the field, 39.3% on three pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Owen Freeman led Iowa with 16 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hawkeyes lost to Michigan by a score of 85-83, but did beat Northwestern and SC Upstate before that. Iowa has scored 85.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.9 points against per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game this season. Owen Freeman is averaging 16.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Iowa is shooting 48.6% from the field, 67.8% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this year. 

New Orleans Privateers Betting Preview

The New Orleans Privateers are 2-6 this year after they lost to Nicholls by a score of 73-70 in their last game. New Orleans trailed 38-33 at the half, but they did score 37 points in the second half in the loss. The Privateers shot 41.8% from the field, 29.4% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. MJ Thomas led New Orleans with 16 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Privateers lost to Baylor by a score of 91-60, but did beat Tulane by a score of 93-87 before that. New Orleans has scored 68.4 points per game and they have allowed 80.6 points against per game, while also averaging 36 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. James White is averaging 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while New Orleans is shooting 39.5% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 32% on three pointers this year. 

Why Iowa will beat New Orleans

• Iowa has won each of its last 10 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• New Orleans has lost seven of its last eight day games following a road loss.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 38 games against non-Conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa vs New Orleans Prediction 

Iowa comes into this matchup trying to snap their two game losing streak and they have allowed 89 and 85 points in those two losses. The Hawkeyes are shooting over 48% from the field and they are scoring 85.5 points per game, so they should be able to score plenty of points against this bad New Orleans defense. The Privateers are allowing 80.6 points against per game on defense and they have allowed 89 points to Kansas State and 91 to Baylor already this season. Take Iowa to win in a blowout here.