Michigan State vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Michigan State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Iowa
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Michigan State / Iowa TV channel: FS1

The Michigan State Spartans visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Iowa City, IA, IA, USA.

Michigan State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-118).

The Michigan State vs. Iowa Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Michigan State-6.5 -118O 151.5 -110-300
Iowa +6.5 -102U 151.5 -110+240

Michigan State vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Michigan State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Michigan State vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan State will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Michigan State has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 35 games (+14.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Michigan State have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.23 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+3.40 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+2.00 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)

Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan State has a 21-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+12.2 Units / 38.36% ROI).

  • 24-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.2 Units / 1.95% ROI
  • 9-20 when betting the Over for -13.05 Units / -40.85% ROI
  • 20-9 when betting the Under for +10.1 Units / 31.71% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 10-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.7 Units / -27.32% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -0.16% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (268 assists/ 152 TOs) in the second half last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Michigan State has made 6.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

Michigan State is shooting 79% from the free throw line (502/633) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Michigan State averaged 16.1 assists per game (549 assists/34 games) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (530 assists/ 292 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,123 assists/ 607 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (196/696) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (135/492) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (196/696) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (486/1,213) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa averaged 6.8 steals per game (226 steals/33 games) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Iowa has allowed an average of 1.42 points per shot (1,955 points/1,373 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Iowa stole the ball 226 times last season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has allowed 83.6 points per game (1,672 points/20 games) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.2


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