The 20th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (18-5, 7-5 Big 10) and their sensational offense welcome the Northwestern Wildcats (12-10, 3-8 Big 10) and their superb defense. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Northwestern Wildcats at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hawkeyes beat the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, 77-72, while the Wildcats fell to the Penn State Nittany Lions, 59-52.
Iowa’s 11.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Indiana, who had a rate of 16.5. The Hawkeyes’ mark was better than their season average of 15.2. Northwestern, on the other hand, held Penn State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below their season average of 31.6). Tyler Cook had a good game for Iowa, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Northwestern rallied around Dererk Pardon, who finished with 18 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Joe Wieskamp led the Hawkeyes to a 73-63 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. Iowa made good use of their 26 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 21 of them (80.8 percent). Northwestern, on the other hand, was 12-16 (75.0 percent).
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Iowa currently ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and Northwestern is 57th in defensive efficiency.
Northwestern at Iowa ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northwestern ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Iowa ranks 226th (24.6).
- The Hawkeyes rank 117th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Wildcats rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- Iowa ranks 91st in steals per game (6.7) while Northwestern ranks 96th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Wildcats average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. The Hawkeyes rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- Iowa ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Northwestern ranks 97th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawkeyes have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Northwestern has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
