Iowa (4-0) vs Rider (3-1)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Carver-Hawkeye Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Iowa +20.5 / Rider -20.5 — Over/Under: 155.5
The Rider Broncs are visiting the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, November 19th at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rider Broncs vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction.
Iowa Hawkeyes Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes have a perfect 4-0 record this season and are coming off a 76-66 win over Washington State. The Hawkeyes are 1-3 against the spread, and 2-2 in over/under, while having a 3-0 home record.
Offensively, Iowa is averaging 87.5 points per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71 points per game (226th). The Hawkeyes shoot 48.8% from the field (45th) and 39.2% from beyond the arc (40th). The Hawkeyes shoot 69% from the free-throw line (181st) and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game (159th).
Owen Freeman leads Iowa in scoring this season, with an average of 17 points and a team-high 9 rebounds, while Payton Sandford adds 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a team-high 4.5 assists. Iowa will play against Utah State, USC Upstate, and Northwestern following this game.
Rider Broncs Preview
The Rider Broncs have a 3-1 record this season and are coming off a 90-79 win in Navy. The Broncs are 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 in over/under while having a 3-1 road record.
Offensively, Rider is averaging 68 points per game, which ranks 313rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71 points per game (195th). The Broncs shoot with 41.5% from the field (297th), and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (188th). The Broncs shoot 68.8% from the free-throw line (212th) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (180th).
TJ Weeks leads Rider in scoring this season, with an average of 16 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jay Alvarez adds 9.8 points and 3 rebounds.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won each of its last 29 night games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- Rider has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 35 games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Why the Rider Broncs will win
- Rider has won each of its last seven games following a road win.
- Rider has won the first half in six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa’s last 12 games against non-conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena has produced a total of 156+ points.
- Thirteen of Rider’s last 14 night games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (6.0).
- Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (51.1%).
Rider Broncs vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction
In this Rider Broncs vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, Iowa is coming as -20.5 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Hawkeyes score almost 20 points per game more than the Broncos, while both teams allow exactly the same number of points off their opponents. Iowa has elite shooting percentages, being top-45 in the nation, and I see them having no problem at home against an inferior Rider squad. Take the Iowa Hawkeyes and lay the points at home.