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Iowa vs Utah State Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks

Utah State (4-0) vs. Iowa (5-0)
November 22, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa -2.5; Over/Under: +167.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Utah State Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 22nd, at the T-Mobile Center. 

Iowa’s Offense Continues Success

Iowa’s offense has been impressive heading into this game and they have a ton of confidence right now. Iowa faced off against Rider in the last game and they scored 83 points on the way to the comfortable victory. At halftime, they were up 40-26 and they never looked back on the way to the win. The Hawkeyes shot 46.9 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Payton Sandfort had a strong game finishing with 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Iowa on the season is averaging 86.6 points while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 49th in the league while the defense is ranked 138th in college basketball.


Why Iowa Will Beat Utah State

  • Iowa has won each of its last 11 Friday games.

Utah State Offense Has Dominated

The Utah State offense has dominated heading into this game and they are going to look to continue that success here. In the last game against Montana, Utah State scored 95 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. At halftime, they were up 49-35 and they never looked back on the way to the win. Money Williams had a strong game putting up 25 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Utah State overall this season is averaging 104 points while their defense is giving up 64 points per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 59h. Ian Martinez is averaging 22.8 points while shooting 53.5 percent from the field. 

Iowa vs Utah State Prediction 

This is going to be the highest-scoring game of the entire day. Iowa is averaging 86.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Utah State’s offense has been even better averaging 68.4 points per game and they are also going to put on a show with the offense. Iowa and Utah State are both going to refuse to play any defense and that will be the difference here. Back the over to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Over

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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