Iowa vs Michigan State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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  • Michigan State (15-10) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Iowa (10-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Iowa / Michigan State TV channel: PEAC

The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-16) visit Breslin Center to take on the Michigan State Spartans (15-10) on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in East Lansing, MI.

Michigan State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Iowa vs. Michigan State Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Michigan State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa+9.5 -110O 154.5 -110+400
Michigan State -9.5 -110U 154.5 -110-550

Iowa vs Michigan State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Michigan State will win this college basketball game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa vs Michigan State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Michigan State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Michigan State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units / -3.8% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.87% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.75 Units / -34.03% ROI

Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan State has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 13.99% ROI).

  • 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.35 Units / -13.76% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.45 Units / -12.02% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 2.98% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (418 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (961 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (961 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (326 assists/ 230 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (414 assists/ 237 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Michigan State is shooting 38% from three (413/1,076) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Michigan State is shooting 38% from three (142/372) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Michigan State has averaged 4.3 turnovers per game (103 turnovers/24 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed 75.9 points per game (2,579 points/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Iowa has 181 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,586/3,416) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Iowa has 397 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,575 points/1,348 shots) this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (538/1,348) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (185/586) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (538/1,348) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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