Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Nittany Lions vs. Hawkeyes CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(11-5) Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (10-6)
Date: Saturday, January 22nd, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Carver-Hawkeye, Iowa City, IA
CBB Moneyline Odds: Nittany Lions +270 | Hawkeyes -380
CBB Betting ATS Odds: PSU +10.5 | IOWA -10.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 141.5
The Iowa Hawkeyes will return home and take on the Penn State Nittany Lions for some Big Ten basketball this weekend. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series 32-18, and they’ve four of the last five meetings.
Iowa will be favored to win on the road here.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State skated through non-conference play, but they blessed bettors with a pair of underdog victories over Indiana and Northwestern to open the new year. The Nittany Lions nearly upset Purdue over the weekend, and their proving to be a tough out early.
Seth Lundy has taken an early leap during his junior season. The 6’6 forward scored a season-high 23 points in the road win over Northwestern, and he leads the Nittany Lions in scoring (14.5), while grabbing 6.1 rpg.
John Harrar, a fifth-year senior, joins Lundy in the front court. The 6’10 big is one of the few players who average a double-double in nation, and he will have his hands full for this one. Harrar averages a strong 10.7 ppg and 10.3 rpg.
Jalen Pickett has come into the Penn State backcourt and scored at a high rate early. The Siena transfer scored 21 in the loss to Purdue, and he’s scoring 13.3 ppg, while dishing out a team-leading 4.6 apg.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa has won six of their last eight games, but they endured their toughest offensive struggle of the season at Rutgers on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes only mustered a season-low 46 points en route to their fourth conference loss, 48-46.
Despite the low-scoring performance, Iowa leads the Big Ten in scoring at 83.9 ppg, and that’s good for fifth in the nation
Keegan Murphy has become a problem for opposing defenses this season. The 6’8 forward has scored 20 or more points in six of the last eight games, including 35-point performances in wins over Maryland and Utah State.
Murray leads the Big Ten in scoring at 23.3 points per game, while leading the Hawkeyes in rebounding (8.4)
Jordan Bohannon represents arguably the most experienced player in the country. The 6’1 point guard is the catalyst for one of the most efficient offenses in the country, and his high-IQ level play makes this offense go. His impact goes beyond the stat sheet.
Patrick McCaffery joins Murray in the frontcourt, and the coach’s youngest son is second on the team in scoring (10.8).
Kris Murray, brother of Keegan, scores 9.7 ppg.
North Dakota transfer Filip Rebraca has grabbed double-digit rebounds in three of the last four outings.
CBB Betting Trends:
- PSU is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Iowa is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
- Over is 5-2 in Hawkeyes last 7 home games..
Free Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAB Prediction: Iowa to Cover
Days after Penn State was able to defeat Rutgers at home, the Scarlet Knights would continue the cycle with a home win over Iowa. It’s now the Hawkeyes turn to end this ironic set of events with a cover and victory over a football school
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Iowa -10.5
Iowa’s offense in undoubtedly one of the best in the nation, and after a showing like that in New Jersey, look for Fran McCaffery’s team to respond accordingly at home. Keegan Murray is playing at an All-American level, and we love this Iowa team here.
Take Iowa’s spread this Saturday afternoon.
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