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West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Iowa State (15-1) vs. West Virginia (12-4)
January 18, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: West Virginia +6.5; Over/Under: 137.5
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In this article, we will formulate a West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the WVU Coliseum. Let’s take a look at a West Virginia Mountaineers Pick. 

Iowa State is Impressive

There is no other way to put it now, Iowa State is a national title contender. Two games ago Iowa State went on the road and they were able to secure the 85-84 victory. In the last game against Kansas the defense gave up only 57 points and that was enough for the victory. Iowa State shot 40.7 percent from the field and 61.5 percent from behind the three point line. Curtis Jones had a strong game putting up 25 points, six rebounds, and one assist. 


Iowa State comes into this game with a 15-1 record overall, and they have gone 11-5 against the spread. The over has hit in eight of the 16 games played between the two teams. Iowa State is averaging 85.4 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 37tth. They are averaging 60.1 field goal attempts per game which is 129th in the league. Milan Momcilovic is dealign with a hand injury and is out. 

Can West Virginia Bounce Back?

West Virginia is looking to bounce back after their last game against the Houston Cougars. West Virginia scored only 54 points and they ended up losing by 16 points. The Mountaineers did shot 44.2 percent fro mthe field and 40.9 percent from behind the three point line. Amani Hansberry put up 16 points and one rebound. Javon Small also put up 13 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. 

West Virginia sits with a 12-4 record overall and they have gone 10-6 against the spread. West Virginia is averaging 73.2 points while their defense is giving up 64.3 points per game. The ofense is ranked 230th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. They are averaging 27.94 three point attempts per game which is 40th. Javon Small has been the top player this season averaging 19.4 points while shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from behind the three point line. 

West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction

Iowa State is going to put on another show here. Iowa State on the season is aveaging 85.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. West Virginia’s offense is going to also struggle here. Iowa State is giving up only 65.3 points per game and they are going to step up in a major way here. Iowa State is going to cruise here. Back Iowa State against the spread. 

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Iowa State -6.5

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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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