New Hampshire vs Iowa Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Hampshire vs Iowa Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, December 30th, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hawkeyes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Hampshire

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa

-Recent betting trends in games played between New Hampshire and Iowa

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Hawkeyes. 

New Hampshire is Struggling

New Hampshire is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost six games in a row. New Hampshire in the last game faced off against Stonehill and they scored 83 points, but the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. New Hampshire was led by Sam Pississ and he put up 20 points, three assists, and zero rebounds. New Hampshire on the season is averaging 66.4 points, while their their defense is giving up 76.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 334th while the defense is ranked 204th. 

Iowa Looks for Third Straight Win

Iowa has confidence heading into this game and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against New Orleans, they were able to secure the 104-57 and in the last game against Utah, they were able to secure the 95-88 victory. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Payton Sandfort had a strong game putting up 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Iowa on the season is averaging 87.8 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 264th. Owen Freeman is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 66.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the three-point line. Iowa will play against Wisconsin and Nebraska following this one.

Why Iowa Will Beat New Hampshire 

• Iowa has won 31 of its last 32 night games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• New Hampshire has lost each of its last six games.
• New Hampshire has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-conference opponents.

New Hampshire vs Iowa Prediction

Iowa on the season is averaging 87.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. New Hampshire’s offense has been a major problem all season and they are averaging only 66.4 points per game. They aren’t going to have the offense to keep up, and this game will get out of control early. Iowa is going to win this game in blowout fashion. Back Iowa against the spread here.