Iowa Hawkeyes
Basketball NCAAB Thu 11 Dec 20:00
Iowa State Cyclones
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa vs Iowa State

The Iowa Hawkeyes go up against the Iowa State Cyclones, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, December 11.

Expect Points in Iowa at Iowa State

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when Iowa go up against Iowa State. Our prediction is that there will be Over 143.5 points and that is available at -110.

Iowa State Beat Iowa When Teams Last Met

Iowa Hawkeyes won their previous game, beating Maryland Terrapins at home. It was a 83-64 win.

Iowa State Cyclones got the win in their last game. A 81-58 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Purdue Boilmakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iowa State have won the last two matchups versus Iowa. It was 90-65 at home before a 89-80 road win. The past 7 games between the teams have seen Iowa win four times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Iowa State 27-7 2781 2215 566 19-1 8-6 1L
Iowa 21-12 2482 2177 305 17-3 4-9 1L
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Iowa vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Iowa vs Iowa State, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this college game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -110 that there are Over 143.5 points.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Iowa vs Iowa State stats:

  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 18 Iowa games on the road.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Iowa games on the road.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Iowa State games at home.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Iowa State games.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Iowa State games at home.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 143.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tavion Banks Over 4.5 Rebounds -125 BetMGM logo

Tavion Banks (Iowa) is available at -125 to register Over 4.5 rebounds. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this total making lots of appeal.

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Tamin Lipsey Under 3.5 Rebounds +120 BetMGM logo

Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State) can be backed to total Under 3.5 rebounds at +120. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 143.5
Spread Iowa State -12.5
Player Rebounds Tavion Banks Over 4.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 142.5, combined with Iowa State -10.5 on the spread and Tavion Banks (Iowa) to get Over 4.5 rebounds.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa Iowa logo 67 - 83 Iowa State logo Iowa State

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Cyclones winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 83-67 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Iowa vs Iowa State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Iowa State Big Favorites to Win

With an estimated 89% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -833 betting odds about Iowa State triumphing in this college game. At +570, Iowa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

11.5 is the spread and 140.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 140.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Bennett Stirtz Favorite to Score the Most Points

Bennett Stirtz is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -114 that he goes Over 16.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
Over 16.5
-101
Under 16.5
-128
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Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State)
Over 14.5
-130
Under 14.5
-100
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Player Assists
Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)
Over 4.5
-105
Under 4.5
-125
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Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
Over 4.5
+115
Under 4.5
-149
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Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-125
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Tavion Banks (Iowa)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-105
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 32-2 2929 2339 590 21-1 11-1 9W
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Iowa State 27-7 2781 2215 566 19-1 8-6 1L
Kansas 23-10 2496 2290 206 17-2 6-8 1L
Texas Tech 22-10 2573 2324 249 16-4 6-6 3L
BYU 23-11 2853 2561 292 17-4 6-7 1L
TCU 22-11 2584 2378 206 16-5 6-6 1L
UCF 21-11 2591 2511 80 15-5 6-6 1L
Oklahoma State 19-14 2781 2736 45 14-5 5-9 1L
West Virginia 18-14 2214 2072 142 15-6 3-8 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2413 2230 183 16-4 2-11 1L
Colorado 17-15 2559 2542 17 15-7 2-8 2L
Arizona State 17-16 2519 2585 -66 13-6 4-10 1L
Baylor 16-16 2642 2469 173 12-8 4-8 1L
Kansas State 12-20 2546 2619 -73 11-8 1-12 2L
Utah 10-22 2379 2531 -152 9-9 1-13 6L
Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 31-3 2952 2353 599 19-2 12-1 1L
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Michigan State 25-7 2526 2189 337 17-3 8-4 2L
Purdue 27-8 2858 2455 403 16-5 11-3 4W
Illinois 24-8 2700 2234 466 15-6 9-2 1L
Wisconsin 24-10 2822 2581 241 16-2 8-8 1L
UCLA 23-11 2643 2414 229 18-3 5-8 1L
Ohio State 21-12 2633 2402 231 15-5 6-7 1L
Iowa 21-12 2482 2177 305 17-3 4-9 1L
Indiana 18-14 2501 2309 192 15-6 3-8 2L
USC 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
Washington 16-17 2545 2430 115 11-6 5-11 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
Northwestern 15-19 2487 2447 40 11-9 4-10 1L
Rutgers 14-19 2329 2479 -150 11-7 3-12 1L
Oregon 12-20 2267 2366 -99 10-10 2-10 1L
Penn State 12-20 2358 2539 -181 10-10 2-10 3L
Maryland 12-21 2300 2527 -227 9-8 3-13 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak