Utah vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Iowa State is a -18.5 point favorite vs Utah
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Utah / Iowa State TV channel: ESPN+

The Utah Utes visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Ames, IA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-105).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah+18.5 -115O 151.5 -115+1450
Iowa State -18.5 -105U 151.5 -105-5000

Utah vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

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

Utah vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+4.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+25.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 22 games at home (+15.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+11.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+5.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+2.60 Units / 9% ROI)

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.85% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 0.41% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.45 Units / 17.07% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.67% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11 Units / 1.68% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.81% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -12.2% ROI

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah is shooting 63% from the free throw line (178/281) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (266 assists/ 146 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Utah has averaged 20.5 assists per game (266 assists/13 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.4

Utah is shooting 65% from the free throw line (553/850) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa State has averaged 1.44 points per shot (1,126 points/784 shots) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.33

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (228 assists/ 126 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa St. averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,473 points/1,299 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Utah averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (977 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Utah allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (460 points/413 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Utah has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (460 points/413 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Iowa State averaged 10.3 steals per game (382 steals/37 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%

Iowa State has forced 16.8 turnovers per game (839 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.