The Southern University Jaguars (1-8) and the Iowa State Cyclones (7-2) battle at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Jaguars will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Cyclones dismantled the Alabama State Hornets, 79-53, while the Jaguars got blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62.
Iowa State played a perfect contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 and a turnover percentage of 16.7. For those same stats, Alabama State had marks of 23.7 and 25.2, respectively. Southern University, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 22.9). Iowa State was lifted by Michael Jacobson, who had 17 points and seven rebounds. Eddie Reese played well for Southern University, putting up 16 points.
The high-octane offense of Iowa State will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Southern University. Since last season, the Cyclones rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while the Jaguars are 353rd in defensive efficiency. The Cyclones should have the edge on that side of the ball. It could also be an error-filled game for the Jaguars’ offense, which ranks 345th in ball security (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Cyclones, which has forced the 35th-most turnovers in the nation (17.8 percent).
Southern University Jaguars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Iowa State ranks 62nd in rebounds per game (37.0) while Southern University ranks 311th (37.2).
- The Cyclones rank 100th in assists per game (13.8) while the Jaguars rank 282nd (11.0).
- Iowa State ranks 13th in steals per game (5.7) while Southern University ranks 112th (5.9).
- The Cyclones rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Jaguars rank 220th (4.1).
- Iowa State ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Southern University ranks 278th (16.3).
