Looking to win big? The Hawkeyes and Cyclones face off at 7:30 ET on ESPNU. The Cyclones are hosting the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and the Cyclones are the home favorites against the Hawkeyes in a non-conference matchup.

IOWA HAWKEYES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +7

This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Cyclones.
  • Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Iowa at +7.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Hawkeyes Lock in a Win at Ames?

Iowa, who has a 5-3 overall record, is getting ready to play their ninth game of the season. In the previous ten road games, which includes last year, Iowa has a 3-7 record. Before today’s game, Iowa’s ATS record is 3-5. Analyzing their performance in the last five games, they are 1-4 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Iowa have had an average of 165 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 161.8 points. Their over/under record is 5-3-0. In their most recent three games, the Hawkeyes’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 164 points per game.

In their latest game, Iowa’s offense looked good, scoring 103 points against North Florida. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 59% and made 23/26 free throws. Ben Krikke was the leading scorer for the Hawkeyes, putting up 21 points. In addition, Tony Perkins contributed 21 points.

Currently, the Hawkeyes’ defense holds the 198th rank in the nation, allowing 75.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. North Florida, the Ospreys finished with a field goal percentage of 59% and a total of 78 points vs. Iowa.

Will the Cyclones Win at Hilton Coliseum?

Iowa State is coming off a 99-80 victory against DePaul, bringing their overall record to 6-2. So far this season, all of the Cyclones’ games have been played on the road. Regarding ATS, Iowa State has achieved a 5-3 mark thus far this season. In their previous five games, they hold a 2-3 record vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Iowa State have had an average of 141.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 133.6 points. Their over/under record is 5-3-0. The Cyclones’ last five games have finished with a combined 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

The Iowa State offense is coming off a game where they scored 99 points against DePaul. They posted a field goal percentage of 56.5% and connected on 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Tamin Lipsey who comes into today’s matchup averaging 15.1. Keshon Gilbert also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.8.

In the current season, the Iowa State defense has excelled, sitting 8th in the nation by allowing 58.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Iowa State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.5% this season.