Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Cyclones vs. Hawkeyes CBB Odds
Looking for Iowa State Cyclones vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Cyclones taking on the Hawkeyes on Thursday, December 8th Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Cyclones Hawkeyes matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (7-1) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2)
- Date: Thursday, December 8th
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Cyclones +164 | Hawkeyes -201
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Iowa State +4.5 | Iowa -4.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 141.0
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Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State heads into their matchup vs Iowa with a record of 7-1 and riding a 2-game win streak. Out of 2 games road games this season, the Cyclones have a record of 1-1. Having been the underdog in 3 games, the Cyclones have gone 2-1 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +4.5 underdogs on the spread. So far, Iowa State has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 13-0 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Jaren Holmes is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.75 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Holmes is grabbing 3.62 rebounds and adding 3.38 assists. Iowa State’s second-leading scorer is Caleb Grill, who has hit 41.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.5 points per game.
On offense, Iowa State is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 66.5 points per game. This figure places them just 345th in college basketball. Iowa State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.56% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 232nd in overall field goal percentage at 43.9%. When the Cyclones have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Iowa State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.6 per contest, placing them just 574th in college basketball. Currently, Iowa State’s 32.0 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Cyclones are averaging 9.4 offensive boards per game.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Through 8 games, Iowa has a 6-2 overall record. Currently, Iowa has been the home team 6 times, sitting with a record of 5-1. Getting ready to play for the 6 times as the favorite, Iowa has gone 5-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Hawkeyes come into this game as a -4.5 point favorite. So far, Iowa has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 10-1 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Kris Murray is the team leader in scoring, averaging 19.38 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Murray is grabbing 10.12 rebounds and adding 1.75 assists. Iowa’s second-leading scorer is Patrick McCaffery, who has hit 42.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.75 points per game.
On offense, the Hawkeyes are one of the top units in the country at 83.8 points per game, placing them 7th in the NCAA. Iowa’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 60.82% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 72nd in overall field goal percentage at 46.4%. When the Hawkeyes have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.8% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Iowa is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 69.3 per contest, placing them just 355th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average of 37.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.9 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Iowa State is 3-2 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Cyclones are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Iowa State is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- The Cyclones are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Hawkeyes are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Iowa State Cyclones vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Iowa Hawkeyes -4.5
If you’re looking to get a wager down on today’s matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes, there are two major reasons we like Iowa to win and cover. Not only have the Hawkeyes been excellent vs the spread at home, going 7-3 over their last 10 home games, they also have the edge in 3-point shooting. So far, Iowa’s offense is averaging 9.29 made 3’s per game, placing them well above the NCAA average. Look for their advantage from beyond the arc to carry them to both a straight up and ATS win as -4.5 point favorites.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Iowa ATS
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