The Iowa Hawkeyes (16-5, 5-5 Big 10) and their sensational offense host the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines (20-1, 9-1 Big 10) and their stifling defense. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hawkeyes were beaten by the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 92-87, while the Wolverines were victorious over the Ohio State Buckeyes, 65-49.
Michigan dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (worse than their season average of 12.9) and a free throw rate of 0.204 (below their season average of 0.206). For those same stats, Ohio State was 25.8 and 0.115, respectively. Iowa, meanwhile, held Minnesota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 35.1). Iowa was lifted by Isaiah Moss, who had 23 points and six rebounds. Zavier Simpson, meanwhile played a huge role in the victory for Michigan, racking up 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds on his way to his zeroth triple-double of the season.
The Wolverines dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three contests. In the last matchup, Michigan won 77-71. One of Michigan’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Iowa had 18. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Iowa currently ranks 11th in offensive efficiency and Michigan is second in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Wolverines rank 268th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), while the Hawkeyes rank 60th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.194).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Iowa ranks 236th (15.9).
- The Hawkeyes rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Wolverines rank 63rd (2.9).
- The Wolverines rank second in three pointers allowed per game (16.4) while the Hawkeyes rank 221st (24.4).
- Michigan ranks first in steals allowed per game (3.6) while Iowa ranks 107th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 8.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
