Sunday, January 1, 2017

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

The Michigan Wolverines travel to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to play the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

The Wolverines come into this game with an overall record of 10-3 and a road record of 0-2. They are 4-6 against the spread and their over/under record is 6-4. The Hawkeyes have an overall record of 8-6 and a home record of 7-2. They have an over/under record of 4-6 and they are 4-6 against the spread.

Zak Irvin comes into this contest averaging 14.1 points per game while playing 33.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Wolverines. He pulls down 4.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is currently at 78%. Derrick Walton averages 12.4 points per game in 32.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.8 assists per contest and 4 rebounds per game for Michigan. His field goal percentage is 40% for the year while his free throw percentage is 93%.

Peter Jok averages 21.9 points per game while playing 28.4 minutes per contest this year for the Hawkeyes. He grabs 6.1 rebounds per game and has 2.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 93%. Cordell Pemsl averages 10.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 18.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.1 rebounds per contest and 1.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 72% and his free throw percentage is 53%.

Michigan averages 74.6 points per contest this season which ranks them 126th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 13.8 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them ranked 57th. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 66th in the country. They average 31.3 rebounds per game and 14.5 assists per game which ranks them 316th and 106th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 3rd with 9.6 per game. The Wolverines allow 60.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 16th in the nation. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc ranking them 193rd and 279th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 29.5 rebounds a game which ranks 9th and they give up 10.3 assists per contest which puts them in 19th place in the country. They force 12.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 236th in Division 1.

Iowa averages 83.4 points per game this year which ranks them 28th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 6.4 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 89th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 113th in the nation. They average 40.3 rebounds per game and 17.8 assists per contest which ranks them 30th and 19th respectively. In the turnover department the Hawkeyes rank 196th with 13.9 per game. The Hawkeyes allow 76.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 249th in the country. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 108th and 191st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 39 rebounds a game which ranks 298th and they give up 15.4 assists per contest which puts them in 281st place in the nation. The Hawkeyes force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 144th in college basketball.

The Wolverines average 71.2 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 87.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 1.8 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is 33 per contest. The Wolverines have an offensive rating of 117.3 and they assist on 56.3% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 63.6 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 56%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 60% and they shoot 3 pointers on 47% of their shots. Michigan turns the ball over an average of 13.4 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 8.8% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.5% while their offensive rebound percentage is 28.5%. The Wolverines give up 69.5 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 54.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Hawkeyes score 91.1 ppg at home and they have averaged 80 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 7 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 16 points per game. The Hawkeyes have a rating on offense of 110.9 and 61.6% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 76.3 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 54%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 57% and they attempt 3 pointers on 40% of their shots. Iowa turns it over an average of 15.9 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 9% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 30.6%. The Hawkeyes give up 75.1 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 73 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends

The Michigan Wolverines are 4-6 against the spread

The Michigan Wolverines are 6-4 against the over/under

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-6 against the spread

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-6 against the over/under

Michigan Wolverines Injuries

No key injuries to report

Iowa Hawkeyes Injuries

11/24/16 F Dale Jones Wrist out 7-8 weeks

Guy's Pick: Take Iowa

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Guy Bruhn