The No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones (7-1) are set to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2) in a highly anticipated rivalry clash on Thursday night. Iowa State is coming off a four-game winning streak after their only loss to Auburn in the Maui Invitational, while Iowa is looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Michigan.
The Hawkeyes hold a historical advantage over the Cyclones, leading the all-time series 48-29, but Iowa State dominated last year’s matchup with a 90-65 win. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with Iowa State favored by 5.5 points and an over/under of 161.5 points.
Iowa is looking to cover the spread by relying on players like Payton Sandfort and Owen Freeman, who have been key contributors in their games. On the other hand, Iowa State has been on a winning streak, including a 100-58 win over Jackson State, with Curtis Jones leading the team in scoring.
The college basketball predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine have been successful this season, with a 174-125 record on all top-rated picks. The model is leaning towards the under in this matchup and has generated a point-spread pick hitting in well over 50% of simulations.
Basketball fans can catch the action on FuboTV and follow the game closely to see if Iowa State can continue their winning streak or if Iowa can bounce back with a victory.
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