The Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2) and their sensational offense travel to Michigan to play the fourth-ranked Wolverines (7-1) and their stifling defense. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolverines fell to the top-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 58-43, while the Hawkeyes beat the Syracuse Orange, 68-54.
Iowa played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.7 (worse than their season average of 14.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.516 (above their season average of 0.515). Syracuse was 21.4 and 0.423, respectively, for those same stats. Michigan, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.172 (above their season average of 0.145). Jon Teske played well for Michigan with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Iowa, meanwhile, was led by Luka Garza, who recorded 23 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Wolverines won the last matchup 74-53. Michigan had a better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 14.1). Iowa, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.129).
Michigan appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Wolverines rank 87th in offensive efficiency, while the Hawkeyes rank 245th in defensive efficiency since last season. Additionally, the Hawkeyes have been among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.306). The Wolverines, meanwhile, rank 13th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.154).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Michigan ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Iowa ranks 277th (15.2).
- The Wolverines rank 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Hawkeyes rank 72nd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Wolverines rank third in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while the Hawkeyes rank 258th (24.3).
- Michigan ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Iowa ranks 175th (6.6).