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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