Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Iowa State Cyclones Free Prediction 12/22/19

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The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (7-7) will travel to James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (6-4). The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Iowa State Cyclones ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Cyclones fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes, 84-68, while the Mastodons were defeated by the IUPUI Jaguars, 74-65.

Purdue Fort Wayne had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 28.1) while Iowa State had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 13.0). Tyrese Haliburton put together a solid game for Iowa State with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. DeMierre Black led the way for Purdue Fort Wayne, contributing 17 points.

Contrasting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Iowa State prefers an up-tempo style of play (34th in possessions per game), while Purdue Fort Wayne is more half-court-oriented (201st in possessions per game). Also, the Mastodons rank 329th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.157), while the Cyclones rank 14th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.145).

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 85th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Iowa State ranks 241st (39.3).
  • The Cyclones average 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. The Mastodons rank 159th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • Iowa State averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the NCAA. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • The Mastodons average 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. The Cyclones rank 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
  • Iowa State ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.6) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 144th (2.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 8.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mastodons have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average).