The San Diego State Aztecs (7-0) will be in the Las Vegas Invitational at Orleans Arena when they meet the Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1). The game gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. San Diego State Aztecs Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Aztecs dismantled the Creighton Bluejays 83-52, while the Hawkeyes were victorious over the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders 72-61.
Iowa launched 27 three pointers, making 11 of them (40.7 percent). Texas Tech, on the other hand, was just 4-24 (16.7 percent). The Aztecs, meanwhile, held the Bluejays to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 26.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.153). San Diego State was led by Malachi Flynn, who finished with 21 points. Luka Garza had a good outing for Iowa, contributing 17 points and 12 rebounds.
San Diego State may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this battle. Since the 2018-19 season, the Aztecs rank 162nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.235, while Iowa ranks 49th in FTA rate allowed (0.193). Additionally, the 32nd-ranked offense of the Hawkeyes (offensive efficiency of 112.4) will clash against the 32nd-ranked defense of the Aztecs (defensive efficiency of 95.6).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. San Diego State Aztecs Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- San Diego State averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Iowa ranks 288th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Aztecs average 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 112th in the country. The Hawkeyes rank 156th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- San Diego State averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 192nd in the nation. Iowa ranks 194th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Hawkeyes rank 158th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Aztecs rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- San Diego State ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Iowa ranks 70th (2.9).
