The 20th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (4-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they meet the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Alabama State Hornets at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Hawkeyes defeated the Connecticut Huskies 91-72, while the Hornets beat the Birmingham-Southern Panthers 86-44.
Alabama State dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.237) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 29.8). Birmingham-Southern was 0.140 and 19.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Hawkeyes, on the other hand, made 29 of their 37 free throws (78.4 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.6 (above their season average of 29.9). Iowa rallied around Tyler Cook, who put up 26 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Branden Johnson had a good outing for Alabama State, finishing with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
The Hawkeyes won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 92-58. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Iowa’s largest advantages. They made 33 trips to the line, while Alabama State went just 11 times.
The high-powered offense of Iowa will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Alabama State. Since last season, the Hawkeyes rank 43rd in offensive efficiency, while the Hornets are 313th in defensive efficiency. The Hawkeyes figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Alabama State Hornets at Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Iowa ranks sixth in assists per game (17.7) while Alabama State ranks 309th (10.2).
- The Hornets rank 185th in steals per game (5.8) while the Hawkeyes rank 250th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Alabama State ranks 219th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Iowa ranks 229th (20.4).
- The Hawkeyes average 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. The Hornets rank 308th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
- Iowa ranks 72nd in blocks per game (4.1) while Alabama State ranks 199th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
