| MATCHUP | Chicago State Cougers | Iowa Hawkeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-5 | 4-0 |
| Where | Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA | |
| When | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Chicago State vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 20th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars are 0-5 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 66-54 in their last game. Chicago State trailed 31-24 at halftime and was outscored 35-30 in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 40% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Marcus Tankersley led Chicago State with 16 points and two assists, while Braelon Bush added 10 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Chicago State lost to UIC by a score of 67-63 and Butler by a score of 98-66. The Cougars have scored 66.2 points per game with 29.8 rebounds per game and 11.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.2 points against per game this season. Marcus Tankersley is averaging 16.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Stephen Byard is averaging 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Chicago State is shooting 41.2% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 29.1% on three pointers this season.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-0 this year after they defeated SEMO by a score of 99-70 in their last game. Iowa led 49-25 at halftime and added 50 points in the second half in the win. The Hawkeyes shot 61% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Alvaro Folgueiras led Iowa with 16 points and five rebounds, while Bennett Stirtz added 15 points and nine assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Xavier by a score of 81-62 and Western Illinois by a score of 77-58. The Hawkeyes have scored 89.5 points per game with 30.3 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.8 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 19.8 points and 6.3 assists per game, while Alvaro Folgueiras is averaging 12.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 57.9% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 40.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Iowa has won 42 of its last 44 games against non-Conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- Chicago State has lost the first half in each of its last 20 road games against the Big Ten Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Chicago State’s last five road night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Thirty-two of Iowa’s last 38 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 151+ points.
Chicago State vs Iowa Prediction
Iowa comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated to start the season and they are massive favorites in this game. The Hawkeyes are shooting 58% from the field and they have scored at least 81 points in three of their first four games. Chicago State is 0-5 to start the campaign and they are shooting just 41% from the field. The Cougars have scored 66 points or fewer in four of their last five games and they are averaging fewer than 30 rebounds per game. I will say that Chicago State has covered this number in all five of their games so far, but it’s either Iowa or pass for me.