Iowa vs Michigan State Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/20/24
Michigan State (17-9) vs Iowa (15-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Breslin Center)
Betting Odds: Michigan State -9.5 -- Over/Under: 153.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Peacock
The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans meet in college basketball action from the Breslin Center on Tuesday night. Who comes out on top in this Big Ten tilt? Let’s dive in and find out with our Iowa vs. Michigan State Prediction.
Iowa Team Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this one looking to build on an 88-86 OT win over Wisconsin last time out. Tony Perkins leads the Hawkeyes in scoring and assists with 15.3 PPG and 4.2 APG along with 4.3 RPG while Ben Krikke has 14.1 PPG with 4.6 RPG. Payton Sandfort has 15.2 PPG with 6.4 RPG while Owen Freeman has 11 PPG with 6.6 RPG to lead the Hawkeyes on the glass as well to cap off the scoring in double figures for Iowa so far this season. As a team, Iowa is averaging 83.7 PPG on 47.8% shooting from the field, 33.6% from three and 77.7% from the foul line this season.
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Michigan State Team Preview
The Michigan State Spartans come into this one looking to build on a three-game win streak after a 73-63 win over Michigan last time out. Tyson Walker leads the Spartans in scoring with 18.4 PPG along with 2.9 APG and 2.7 RPG while A.J. Hoggard has 11.2 PPG with a team-high 5.1 APG to lead Michigan State in the assist department. Jaden Akins has 11.2 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Malik Hall has 12.7 PPG with 5.1 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Michigan State on the year. As a team, Michigan State is averaging 75.2 PPG on 47.4% shooting from the field, 36.5% from three and 70.3% from the foul line this season.
Iowa vs. Michigan State Prediction
I’m on Michigan State here. The Hawkeyes are a solid team with an offense that can keep them in any game. However, Big Ten home court, more often than not, has been money this season and this is when Sparty normally turns it on and plays their best ball of the season. Izzo has his guys working their magic again and I think Michigan State picks up a win and cover at home once again in this one.
Chris’s Pick Michigan State -9.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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