Omaha vs Iowa State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/15/24

In this article, we will formulate an Omaha vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 15th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview

The Omaha Mavericks are 4-8 this year after they lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 78-58 in their last game. Omaha trailed 34-23 at the half and allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Mavericks shot 36.8% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. Lance Waddles led Omaha with 14 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Mavericks defeated Sacramento State by a score of 70-60 but did lose to Montana State and Abilene Christian before that. Omaha has scored 69.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.4 points per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game this season. Marquel Sutton is averaging 16.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Omaha is shooting 42.9% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 8-1 this season after they defeated Iowa by a score of 89-80 in their last game. Iowa State trailed 44-37 at halftime, but they were able to score 52 points in the second half for the win and cover. The Cyclones shot 44.3% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Curtis Jones led Iowa State with 23 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cyclones won four straight against Jackson State, Marquette, Colorado, and Dayton. Iowa State has scored 87.9 points per game and they have allowed 66.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. Curtis Jones is averaging 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Iowa State is shooting 50% from the field, 76% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Iowa State will beat Omaha

• Iowa State has won each of its last 23 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Omaha has lost eight of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
• Omaha has lost the first half in seven of its last nine games.

Omaha vs Iowa State Prediction 

Iowa State rolls into this contest as one of the best teams in the country and they are scoring just under 88 points per game. The Cyclones are shooting 50% from the field and they just beat Jackson State by 42 points two games ago. Omaha has lost two of their last three and they are shooting just 42.9% from the field. I never like these huge numbers, but Iowa State should win this game very easily. Take the Cyclones.