We have a good old-fashioned in-state rivalry game, as Iowa is set to face Iowa State on Thursday, Dec. 8. The game is scheduled for 8 pm ET while airing on FS1. Iowa enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 141. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Iowa vs. Iowa State predictions below.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Odds
- Spread: Iowa -3.5
- Total: 141
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 8
- Time: 8 pm ET
- Location: Carver-Hawkeye Arena — Iowa City, IA
- TV: FS1
Iowa Betting Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 23
- Iowa is 5-3 ATS this season
- The Over is 2-6 in Iowa games this season
- Iowa is 5-2 ATS as favorites this season
- Iowa is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games
- The Over is 1-5 in Iowa games in their last 6 games
- Iowa is 5-2 ATS as favorites in their last 7 games
Iowa State Betting Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 39
- Iowa State is 5-3 ATS this season
- The Over is 1-7 in Iowa State games this season
- Iowa State is 2-1 ATS as underdogs this season
- The Over is 1-8 in Iowa State games in their last 9 games
- Iowa State is 5-2 ATS as underdogs in their last 7 games
- Iowa State is 10-44 as underdogs in their last 54 games
Iowa vs. Iowa State Predictions
Iowa checks in as a small home favorite in this rivalry game. The Hawkeyes lost to No. 15 Duke in New York City on Tuesday, so they’ll look to bounce back at home. Iowa has dropped two of its last three games, also falling to TCU in another neutral site contest. However, the Hawkeyes carry a potent offensive attack, as Kenpom has them ranked sixth in adjusted offense.
On the other hand, Iowa State hangs its hat on defense, so this will be a clash in style. The Cyclones rank 13th in adjusted defense up to this point, helping them grab wins against Villanova, North Carolina, and St. John’s.
This line has fallen after opening Iowa -6.5. The public is betting on Iowa State getting points as a higher-ranked team. However, we believe this is a strong bounce-back spot for the Hawkeyes at home. Go ahead and take Iowa -3.5 all the way up to -5.5 if necessary.
The Pick: Iowa -3.5 | -110 at PointsBet