It will be a matchup between two sensational offenses when the Iowa State Cyclones (6-3) square off with the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 12, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cyclones beat the 16th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates 76-66, while the Hawkeyes had no trouble getting past the Minnesota Golden Gophers 72-52.
Iowa played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.164 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 13.7). For those same stats, Minnesota was 0.070 and 19.9, respectively. Meanwhile, Iowa State played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.433 (above their season average of 0.211) and a turnover percentage of 17.7 (worse than their season average of 12.9). For those same stats, Seton Hall put up marks of 0.118 and 21.4, respectively. George Conditt IV was a key piece for Iowa State with 17 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, Luka Garza had a good game for Iowa, finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hawkeyes won the only contest between these two teams last season, 98-84. The Hawkeyes’ 60.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Cyclones, who had a mark of 32.5.
Iowa State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Cyclones rank 72nd in offensive efficiency, while the Hawkeyes rank 197th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Hawkeyes rank 12th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Cyclones rank 23rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (20.1 percent).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Iowa State ranks 23rd in assists per game (15.3) while Iowa ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Cyclones rank 79th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Hawkeyes rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Iowa State ranks 19th in steals per game (7.5) while Iowa ranks 100th (6.2).
- The Hawkeyes average 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Cyclones rank 248th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- Iowa State averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. Iowa ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).