It will be a meeting between two phenomenal offenses when the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3 Big 10) take on the 19th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (11-5, 2-3 Big 10) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Michigan Wolverines at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hawkeyes were victorious over the Northwestern Wildcats, 75-62, while the Wolverines were beaten by the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 75-67.
The Hawkeyes held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.405 (below their season average of 0.478) and had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 14.7). Michigan, on the other hand, held Minnesota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 33.1). Luka Garza had a solid performance for Iowa with 27 points. Zavier Simpson, meanwhile led the way for Michigan, contributing 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Simpson led the Wolverines to a 103-91 win. He recorded 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Michigan made good use of their 34 trips to the free throw line, making 29 of them (85.3 percent). Iowa, meanwhile, was 18-24 (75.0 percent).
The Wolverines’ Simpson has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 12 points,9.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Joe Wieskamp has averaged 21 points,7.4 rebounds,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Hawkeyes.
This battle figures to be a shootout as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Iowa ranks 19th with 112.2 points per 100 possessions and Michigan is 37th (110.3).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while Iowa ranks 176th (23.0).
- The Wolverines average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Hawkeyes rank 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Michigan ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Iowa ranks 92nd (6.4).
- The Wolverines rank 15th in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Hawkeyes rank 166th (13.6).
- Iowa ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Michigan ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawkeyes have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 9.4 for the season.
