Rider (3-1) vs. Iowa (4-0)
November 19, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa -21.5; Over/Under: +154.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Rider prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 19th 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 4-0 this year after they defeated Washington State by a score of 76-66 in their last game. Iowa trailed 36-33 at halftime, but they won the second half by a total of 43-30 for the win. The Hawkeyes shot 41.7% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Owen Freeman led Iowa with 21 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hawkeyes defeated South Dakota, Southern, and East Texas A&M to start the year. Iowa has scored 87.5 points per game and they have allowed 71 points per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 21 assists per game this year. Owen Freeman is averaging 17 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game, while Iowa is shooting 48.8% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 39.2% on three-pointers this year.
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs are 3-1 this season after they defeated Navy by a score of 90-79 in their last game. Rider led 47-35 at halftime, but they did allow 44 points in the second half in the win. The Broncs shot 52.9% from the field, 52.6% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Jay Alvarez led Rider with 19 points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Broncs defeated Coppin State by a score of 64-53 and San Diego by a score of 68-67. Rider has scored 68 points per game and they have allowed 71 points per game, while also averaging 38 rebounds and 13 assists per game this season. TJ Weeks Jr. is averaging 16 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Rider is shooting 41.5% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this year.
Why Iowa will cover
- Iowa has won each of its last 29 night games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- Rider has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 35 games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Why Rider will cover
- Rider has won each of its last seven games following a road win.
- Rider has won the first half in six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Iowa vs Rider Prediction
Iowa comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated and they will be at home for this game. The Hawkeyes are scoring over 87 points per game and they are shooting nearly 49% from the field. Rider has won three games in a row and even though they looked better offensively last time out, they are only shooting 41.5% from the field. I have actually been impressed with Iowa’s improvement on defense and I think this total is a touch too high. Take the under here.
