<p>The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks will visit the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. The River Hawks come into this non-conference game with a record of 5-9. They have struggled on the road, holding a 1-8 record away from home.</p><p>On the other side, the #25 Iowa Hawkeyes have been strong, especially at home, where they boast a perfect 9-0 record this season. The game will be broadcast on BTN, with the Hawkeyes heavily favored with a spread of -31.5. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5.</p> <h2>Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Iowa Hawkeyes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Iowa Hawkeyes</li><li>Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA</li><li>Date: Monday, December 29, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Iowa Spread -31.5 (-111), Massachusetts-Lowell Spread +31.5 (-112)</li></ul> <h2>Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks have faced challenges on the road this season. They hold a 1-8 record in away games, highlighting their struggles when not playing at home. In their most recent away game, they lost to the Boston Terriers by 12 points, despite strong performances from Austin Green and Angel Montas Jr., who both scored 20 points.</p> <p>Offensively, the River Hawks average 78 points per game, placing them in the middle of the pack nationally. They have a solid field goal percentage of 47.5%, but their three-point shooting is less effective at 33.3%. The team also struggles at the free-throw line, with a percentage of 65.6%, which ranks near the bottom nationally.</p> <p>Key players include Austin Green, who averages 15 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, and Xavier Spencer, contributing 10 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. The team needs to improve defensively, as they average only 5.6 steals and 2.8 blocks per game. Their defensive weaknesses contribute to their struggles, especially in away games.</p> <h2>Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Iowa Hawkeyes are having a strong season, with a record of 10-2. They are especially good at home, winning all nine home games so far. They rank 25th in the AP poll and are part of the Big Ten conference.</p> <p>Iowa's offense is one of the best, with a field goal percentage of 52.9%, placing them fifth in the nation. They also shoot well from beyond the arc, hitting 39.8% of their three-point shots, which ranks 25th. Their offensive stats show they average 80.5 points per game.</p> <p>In recent games, Iowa won against Bucknell and Western Michigan by big margins. They scored 94 points against Bucknell and 91 against Western Michigan. Bennett Stirtz and Alvaro Folgueiras have been key players, showing strong performances in these games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Iowa is favored by 31.5 points against Massachusetts-Lowell. Iowa scores 80.5 points per game, and Massachusetts-Lowell allows many points due to their low defensive stats. The Hawkeyes' strong shooting should help them cover the spread. The projected score is Iowa 95, Massachusetts-Lowell 62, suggesting Iowa will win by more than 31.5 points.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 144.5 points. Massachusetts-Lowell averages 78 points per game, and Iowa averages 80.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, so the total score might exceed the line. The projected total is 157 points, so picking the over is recommended.</p>

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