The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-4, 1-2 Big 10) will be at Pinnacle Bank Arena to go head-to-head against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-8, 1-2 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Cornhuskers fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 79-62, while the Hawkeyes lost a tough one against the 21st-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, 89-86.
Iowa was lights out from beyond the arc (11-26; 42.3 percent) while Nebraska had a free throw rate of 0.222 (above their season average of 0.202). Nebraska rallied around Cam Mack, who finished with 11 points, six assists and five rebounds. Luka Garza played a pivotal role for Iowa with 34 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Cornhuskers won the last contest 93-91. Nebraska was lights out from beyond the arc (13-26; 50.0 percent). Iowa, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.147). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The Hawkeyes’ Joe Wieskamp has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 15 points,5.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Mack has averaged 13 points,7.4 assists,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Cornhuskers.
Iowa may have a tough time creating turnovers. Nebraska ranks 14th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while Iowa forces the 218th-most turnovers (19.3 percent).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa ranks 86th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Nebraska ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (47.1).
- The Hawkeyes average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. The Cornhuskers rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- The Hawkeyes average 17.9 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. The Cornhuskers rank 137th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Nebraska ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Iowa ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 10.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
