Michigan State vs Iowa Prediction 12/2/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Michigan State vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 2nd at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 7-0 this season after they defeated North Carolina by a score of 74-58 in their last game. Michigan State led 33-28 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Spartans shot 52% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Jeremy Fears Jr led MSU with 19 points and seven assists, while Carson Cooper added 14 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Michigan State defeated East Carolina by a score of 89-56 and Detroit Mercy by a score of 84-56. The Spartans have scored 79.7 points per game with 42.3 rebounds and 20.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 61.6 points against per game this season. Jaxson Kohler is averaging 14.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, while Jeremy Fears Jr is averaging 12.0 points and 9.7 assists per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 47.1% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 7-0 this year after they defeated Grand Canyon by a score of 59-46 in their last game. Iowa led 30-23 at halftime and only allowed 23 points in the second half to secure the win. The Hawkeyes shot 40% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Isaia Howard led Iowa with 19 points and six rebounds, while Bennett Stirtz added 13 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Ole Miss by a score of 74-69 and Chicago State by a score of 93-54. The Hawkeyes have scored 83.4 points per game with 31.4 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 61.1 points against per game this season Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.6 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging 10.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 53.1% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 38.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 19 games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Iowa has lost each of its last 12 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan State has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last seven games.
• Iowa has won the first half in six of its last seven games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last 11 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Fourteen of Michigan State’s last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Jack Breslin Student Events Center have produced a total of 138+ points.

Michigan State vs Iowa Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with undefeated records to start the season, but MSU is a top ten team and will be at home. The Spartans have two great wins over North Carolina and Kentucky so far this year and they are shooting 47% from the field. Iowa has played an easier schedule, but they are shooting 53% from the field. Both teams play elite defense and we know Iowa really wants to slow the pace down, but this Michigan State team is playing at another level right now. Take the Spartans at home.