Iowa vs Utah Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/24/24

Utah (20-14) vs Iowa (19-14)

Game Info: Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Jon M. Huntsman Center)

Betting Odds: Utah -4.5 -- Over/Under: 165.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article we will formulate an Iowa vs Utah betting prediction for this NCAA Tournament college basketball game on Sunday, March 24th at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

  • The Iowa recent form and recent player performance 
  • The Utah recent form and recent play performance
  • Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa
  • Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah
  • Recent betting trends in games played between Iowa and Utah
  • A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Iowa and Utah

Iowa Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 19-14 (10-10) this year after they defeated Kansas State by a score of 91-82 in their last game. Iowa led 50-39 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being out scored in the second half. The Hawkeyes shot 48.3% from the field and were +3 in rebounding margin in the game. Iowa was 9th in the Big Ten, where Purdue was a regular season champion. Iowa has lost two of their last three games, as they lost to Ohio State and Illinois prior to that win against KSU. The Hawkeyes are scoring 83.2 points per game with 35.6 rebounds per game and 17.8 assists per game, while allowing 79.1 points against per game this year. Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.7 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. Iowa is shooting 47.5% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this season.

Utah Preview

The Utah Utes are 20-14 (9-11) this year after they defeated UC Irvine by a score of 84-75 in their last game. Utah led 46-40 at the half and they held UCI to only 35 second half points in the win. The Utes shot 55.2% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. Utah has lost three of their last five games, as they struggled to close out the regular season. The Utes are scoring 78.2 points per game with 38.9 rebounds per game and 17.4 assists per game, while giving up 72.7 points against per game this season. Branden Carlson is averaging 17.2 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists per game. Utah is shooting 46.6% from the field, 64.9% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this year. 

Utah Utes Team Facts

  • Utah has won each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
  • Fifty-eight of Utah's last 61 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Jon M. Huntsman Center have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
  • Utah has won the first half in each of its last 11 night games at Jon M. Huntsman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Facts

  • Iowa has won each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Each of Iowa's last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 167+ points.
  • Iowa has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Utah ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.4).
  • Utah ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.2).
  • Iowa ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.85).
  • Iowa ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.2).

Iowa vs Utah Betting Prediction

Utah had some struggles to finish the regular season, losing to Colorado, Oregon, and Oregon State, but they were able to beat a good UC Irvine team in the first round. The Utes will have home court advantage for this matchup, which could be big, as Iowa was not good on the road this year. The Hawkeyes had an up and down season, but they almost snuck their way into the NCAA Tournament with a pretty strong finish to the campaign. Iowa is a very high scoring team, but they struggle to get stops on defense. I don’t love this Utah team, but the one thing they have going for them is their strong record at home. I think this game will come down to the last couple of possessions, so give me Iowa with the points. The winner of this game will take on VCU or USF in the next round.

David’s Pick Iowa +4.5

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