The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1) square off against the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-0) in the Las Vegas Invitational at Orleans Arena. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Red Raiders defeated the LIU Sharks 96-66, while the Hawkeyes beat the Cal Poly Mustangs 85-59.
Iowa dominated every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.313) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.508). Cal Poly was 0.123 and 0.392, respectively, for those same stats. The Red Raiders, on the other hand, had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 31.9) and had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 18.4). Jahmi’us Ramsey played a key role for Texas Tech with 27 points and six rebounds. Iowa, meanwhile, was lifted by Luka Garza, who put up 18 points and nine rebounds.
Texas Tech appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Raiders rank 62nd in offensive efficiency, while the Hawkeyes rank 225th in defensive efficiency since last season. Furthermore, the Hawkeyes have been among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking second in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.313). The Red Raiders, meanhwile, rank 261st at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.247.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas Tech ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Iowa ranks 291st (15.3).
- The Red Raiders rank 22nd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Hawkeyes rank 132nd (3.4).
- Texas Tech ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Iowa ranks 142nd (34.6).
- The Red Raiders rank 130th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Hawkeyes rank 273rd (24.4).
- Texas Tech ranks 57th in steals per game (7.4) while Iowa ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
