The Cincinnati Bearcats (7-4) will battle against the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-3) at United Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Hawkeyes defeated the Iowa State Cyclones 84-68, while the Bearcats beat the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 78-66.
The Bearcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2, had a phenomenal mark of 42.3 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.503). The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, made 18 of their 20 free throws (90.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 32.8). Luka Garza fueled Iowa with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Cincinnati received a boost from Tre Scott, who put up 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Hawkeyes won the lone game between these two teams last year, 79-72. Iowa had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.477). Cincinnati, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 18.9). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Cincinnati could struggle to create turnovers. Iowa ranks 11th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Cincinnati forces the 217th-most turnovers (19.3 percent).
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cincinnati ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Iowa ranks 135th (4.3).
- The Hawkeyes rank 91st in steals per game (6.9) while the Bearcats rank 110th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Iowa ranks 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Cincinnati ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- The Hawkeyes rank ninth in assists per game (17.5) while the Bearcats rank 93rd (13.9).
- Cincinnati ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Iowa ranks 126th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawkeyes have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
