Iowa at Iowa State odds, picks and predictions
The Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3) and Iowa State Cyclones (6-2) meet Thursday with tip-off from James H. Hilton Coliseum set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Iowa vs. Iowa State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Iowa was routed by No. 4 Purdue 87-68 Monday. failing to cover as a 13.5-point underdog. An Iowa offense that averages 87.9 PPG could not get anything going vs. the Boilermakers, and as defense that allows 77.1 PPG continued to be a problem.
The Cyclones picked up a 99-80 win over the DePaul Blue Demons Friday to end a 2-game losing streak, covering as a 14.5-point favorite. Iowa State continues to have a top defensive squad in the country, allowing only 58.9 PPG.
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Iowa at Iowa State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Iowa +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Iowa State -265 (bet $265 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +6.5 (-110) | Iowa State -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Iowa at Iowa State picks and predictions
Prediction
Iowa State 82, Iowa 77
Moneyline
PASS.
I like the Cyclones to pick up the win here, but a -265 favorite is not worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET IOWA +6.5 (-110).
Iowa is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 meetings with the Cyclones and has covered in 4 of the last 5 matchups. Neither team has been great ATS as of last as both have only covered once in their last 4 games, but Iowa's recent dominance ATS vs. Iowa State gives them the advantage here.
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 156.5 (-110).
The Over is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings and is 5-3 on the season for both teams. The Over is 2-1 in Iowa's last 3 games and has hit in back-to-back games for the Cyclones.
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