Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Wolverines vs. Hawkeyes CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(13-10) Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (17-7)
Date: Thursday, February 17
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
CBB Moneyline Odds: Wolverines +195 | Hawkeyes -240
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Michigan Wolverines +6|Iowa Hawkeyes +6 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 151.5
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines get set to take on Iowa Hawkeyes with an overall record of 13-10. Team-Rankings.com power rankings place Wolverines as the 21st best team in college basketball. The Wolverines are coming off a losing effort against Ohio State, falling by a score of 68-57.
Through 23.0 games, the Wolverines are averaging 72.1 points per game. Giving them a rank of 158th in college basketball. Defensively, they are the 148th ranked team, allowing 67.8 points per contest.
The Michigan Wolverines come into this game with a balanced scoring attack, as 3 players are averaging at least 10 points per game. So far, 51.0% of the team’s points have come from these 3 players. The leader of this group is Hunter Dickinson, averaging 18.1 points per game. On the season, 75.0% of his points have come from inside the arc, where he is shooting 60.0%. Dickinson has also been working hard on the glass, pulling down 8.2 boards per game.
The Wolverines’ second-leading scorer is Eli Brooks adding 12.3 points per game. Thus far, he has a field goal percentage of 44.0%. While DeVante Jones leads his team in assists, dishing out 4.3 per game
Iowa Hawkeyes
The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this game with an overall record of 17-7. According to Team-Rankings.com’s power rankings, the Hawkeyes are the 19th best team in college basketball. 13-2-0. On the season, Iowa has performed well in their 15 home games, holding a record of 13-2-0.
Through 24.0 games, the Hawkeyes are averaging 84.0 points per game. Giving them a rank of 4th in college basketball. Defensively, they are the 246th ranked team, allowing 71.3 points per contest.
Like their opponent, the Iowa Hawkeyes features a lineup wilth several players capable of sharing the scoring load, as 4 players are averaging at least 10 points per game. So far, 62.0% of the team’s points have come from these 4 players.
The leader of this group is Keegan Murray, averaging 23.3 points per game. On the season, 61.0% of his points have come from inside the arc, where he is shooting 65.0%. Keegan Murray has also been working hard on the glass, pulling down 8.4 boards per game.
The Hawkeyes’ second-leading scorer is Patrick McCaffery adding 11.1 points per game. Thus far, he has a field goal percentage of 42.0%. While Joe Toussaint leads his team in assists, dishing out 3.8 per game
CBB Betting Trends:
- Wolverines are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Wolverines are 27-12-1 ATS in their last 40 games following a ATS loss.
- Hawkeyes are 31-15-3 ATS in their last 49 home games.
- Hawkeyes are 18-6-3 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Free Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAB Prediction:
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Iowa -6
Coming into this game, the Iowa Hawkeyes have an average scoring margin of +12.7, 11th best in college basketball. A key reason for this high ranking is an offense averaging 84 points per game. Throughout the year, the Hawkeyes have been able to pair their outstanding offensive efficiency with an up-tempo style of play. So far, they are averaging the 4th most field goal attempts per game.
Look for Iowa to have a big night scoring the ball as Michigan has struggled on the defensive end of the court. I recommend taking Iowa to pick up the win and cover the spread.
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