Western Michigan Broncos (WMU)
Basketball NCAAB Sun 14 Dec 15:00
Iowa Hawkeyes
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Iowa

The Western Michigan Broncos face the Iowa Hawkeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, December 14.

We’re Expecting Iowa to Win Big

We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Iowa meet Western Michigan. We should therefore take this selection at -110 to cover the -28.5 line on the spread.

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Iowa Won 109-61 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Western Michigan Broncos won their previous game by a 83-73 scoreline. It was on the road against SIU Edwardsville Cougars.

Iowa Hawkeyes were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 66-62 reverse against Iowa State Cyclones.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Iowa claim a 109-61 win over Western Michigan.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Iowa 8-2 781 629 152 7-0 1-2 1L
Western Michigan 5-5 767 783 -16 4-1 1-4 2W
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Western Michigan vs Iowa Prediction & Picks

Head into Western Michigan vs Iowa with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’d be surprised if Iowa don’t exceed a -28.5 spread in this college showdown. That is why the bet has to be the big favorites to cover the line at -110.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Western Michigan vs Iowa stats:

  • The -28.5 line has been covered by Iowa in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

Iowa -28.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Iowa -28.5
Totals Over 145.5
Result & BTTS 60 Iowa / Yes

Our same game parlay pick is Iowa -28.5 on the spread, Over 145.5 points and Iowa/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan Western Michigan logo 60 - 91 Iowa logo Iowa

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Iowa when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 91-60 should provide some entertainment.

Western Michigan vs Iowa Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

One-Sided Encounter Expected by the Books

The Moneyline betting odds might not be available with some sportsbooks as there’s a big underdog in the form of Western Michigan. However, the Spread can provide some great alternative wagering options.

The spread is currently 28.5, with the total points line at 143.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 143.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Michigan logo Western Michigan Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 10-0 947 677 270 7-0 3-0 10W
Nebraska 11-0 922 751 171 10-0 1-0 11W
Purdue 10-1 931 738 193 8-1 2-0 2W
Michigan State 9-1 765 621 144 6-1 3-0 1W
USC 9-1 895 785 110 5-1 4-0 1W
Iowa 8-2 781 629 152 7-0 1-2 1L
Ohio State 8-2 876 729 147 6-1 2-1 1W
UCLA 7-2 695 585 110 6-1 1-1 2W
Illinois 8-3 966 787 179 6-3 2-0 1L
Indiana 8-3 942 741 201 8-1 0-2 1L
Penn State 8-3 892 819 73 7-2 1-1 2L
Washington 7-3 847 734 113 4-1 3-2 2W
Wisconsin 7-3 851 754 97 6-0 1-3 1L
Northwestern 6-4 823 711 112 5-3 1-1 1W
Maryland 6-5 854 886 -32 5-2 1-3 2L
Minnesota 5-5 718 696 22 5-3 0-2 1L
Oregon 5-5 760 741 19 5-3 0-2 1W
Rutgers 5-6 758 804 -46 5-2 0-4 3L
Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami (OH) 10-0 931 690 241 7-0 3-0 10W
Buffalo 9-1 782 712 70 5-1 4-0 1W
Kent State 8-1 874 741 133 7-1 1-0 8W
Akron 8-3 1054 863 191 6-2 2-1 1L
UMass 8-3 883 810 73 5-2 3-1 5W
Bowling Green 7-3 883 658 225 6-2 1-1 1W
Toledo 5-5 826 776 50 3-2 2-3 2L
Western Michigan 5-5 767 783 -16 4-1 1-4 2W
Eastern Michigan 5-5 705 732 -27 3-1 2-4 2L
Ohio 4-6 753 812 -59 4-4 0-2 3W
Ball State 3-7 650 694 -44 3-2 0-5 2L
Central Michigan 3-7 723 786 -63 3-1 0-6 3L
Northern Illinois 3-7 740 803 -63 2-1 1-6 4L
  • 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