Western Michigan vs Iowa Prediction 12/14/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Michigan vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 14th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 5-5 this season after they defeated SIUE by a score of 83-73 in their last game. Western Michigan led 36-28 at halftime and scored 47 points in the second half for the 10-point win. The Broncos shot 57% from the field, 60% on three pointers, and 89% on free throws in the game. Jalen Griffith led Western Michigan with 28 points and 10 assists, while EJ Ryans added 20 points and four turnovers in the win.

Prior to that game, Western Michigan defeated Southern Indiana by a score of 88-74, but lost to Valpo by a score of 84-55 before that. The Broncos have scored 76.7 points per game with 38.0 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.3 points against per game this season. Jalen Griffith is averaging 16.3 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Jayden Brewer is averaging 13.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Broncos. Western Michigan is shooting 46.3% from the field, 76.0% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 8-2 this year after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 66-62 in their last game. Iowa led 33-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-29 in the second half for the very disappointing loss. The Hawkeyes shot 51% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Tavion Banks led Iowa with 14 points and four rebounds, while Cam Manyawu added 10 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Maryland by a score of 83-64, but lost to Michigan State by a score of 71-52 before that. The Hawkeyes have scored 78.1 points per game with 30.1 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.9 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 17.9 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 9.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 51.6% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 38.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won 43 of its last 45 games against non-Conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• Western Michigan has lost 20 of its last 22 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 11 day games against non-Conference opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Western Michigan has won three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last 13 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carver-Hawkeye Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Five of Western Michigan’s last six road games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Western Michigan vs Iowa Prediction 

Iowa comes into this matchup after a bad second half against Iowa State in their last game, but they are 6-0 at home this year. The Hawkeyes are shooting 52% from the field, but they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last four. Western Michigan has won three of their last four games, but they are just 1-4 on the road. The Broncos are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in all three of those wins. Iowa should win this game easily, but they like to play at a slower pace and I think Western can keep it somewhat close. Take the Broncos and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Western Michigan +28.5