The Iowa State Cyclones (3-1) will be in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort when they meet the Michigan Wolverines (4-0). Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Cyclones defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 73-45, while the Wolverines beat the Houston Baptist Huskies 111-68.
Michigan dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 16.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.649 (above their season average of 0.578). For those same stats, Houston Baptist put up marks of 19.8 and 0.423, respectively. Meanwhile, Iowa State played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.423 (above their season average of 0.135) and a turnover percentage of 12.1 (worse than their season average of 11.0). For those same stats, Southern Miss recorded marks of 0.015 and 19.3, respectively. Tyrese Haliburton had a solid performance for Iowa State with 12 points and nine assists. Michigan, meanwhile, was led by Zavier Simpson, who contributed 22 points, 14 assists and five rebounds.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Iowa State ranks 28th in offensive efficiency and Michigan is fifth in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2018-19 season. Additionally, the Wolverines rank 310th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.190), while the Cyclones rank sixth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.161).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa State Cyclones Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Michigan ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while Iowa State ranks 222nd (23.4).
- The Wolverines are second in the NCAA with 4.2 steals allowed per game while the Cyclones are 28th with 5.1 steals allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks 181st in rebounds per game (35.3) while Iowa State ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- The Wolverines rank ninth in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Cyclones rank 117th (12.5).
- Iowa State averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Michigan ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
