Southern (0-1) vs. Iowa (1-0)
November 7, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa -23.5; Over/Under: +155.5
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The Southern Jaguars and Iowa Hawkeyes meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Here’s an Iowa vs Southern Prediction. This article will include an Iowa vs Southern Pick.
Southern Jaguars Betting Preview
The Southern Jaguars lost to South Dakota, and they play Texas A&M-Commerce and Texas A&M. The Southern Jaguars are averaging 79 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 93 points on 51.6 percent shooting. Tidjiane Dioumassi is averaging 30 points and 3 rebounds, while DaMariee Jones is averaging 11 points and 9 rebounds. Brentay Noel is the third double-digit scorer and Dionjahe Thomas is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 25 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 41.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Texas A&M-Commerce, and they play South Dakota and Washington State next. The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 89 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Payton Sandfort is averaging 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Owen Freeman is averaging 15 points and 9 rebounds. Pryce Sandfort is the third double-digit scorer and Drew Thelwell is dishing 2 assists. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won each of its last 27 night games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- Southern has lost each of its last five road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 33 games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Southern’s last 16 games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Nine of Iowa’s last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 162+ points.
Iowa vs Southern Prediction
Southern didn’t play a lick of defense in a loss to South Dakota and now faces a talented and experienced Iowa squad. The Iowa Hawkeyes looked sharp in their season opener and have to view the first several games as a chance to get off to a fine start before the conference schedule starts to pick up. Iowa should roll in this game. Thick line, but I question if Southern can get enough stops to compete. I’ll lay the points with the Hawkeyes at home.
