Iowa at Michigan State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 12/3/2018

Monday, December 3, 2018

Breslin Student Events Center

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The Iowa Hawkeyes head to Breslin Student Events Center to take on the Michigan State Spartans on Monday, December 3, 2018. The opening line for this game has Michigan State as 10 point favorites.

Iowa comes into this game with an overall record of 6-1. They currently have a point differential of 10.6 as they are averaging 82.6 points per game while giving up 72.0 per contest. Michigan State has an overall mark of 6-2. They are averaging 86.9 points per contest and giving up 68.8, which is a point differential of 18.1.

Valuable Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-5-0 against the spread this season

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 3-4-0 against the over/under this year

Important Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

The Michigan State Spartans are 5-3-0 against the spread this season

The Michigan State Spartans are 4-4-0 against the over/under this year

Key Iowa Hawkeyes Injuries

11/28/18 F Cordell Pemsl Knee is out for season
11/11/18 G CJ Fredrick Redshirt is out for season
11/11/18 F Jack Nunge Redshirt is out for season

Key Michigan State Spartans Injuries

12/01/18 G Matt McQuaid Leg is doubtful

Player Spotlight

Tyler Cook comes into this game averaging 15.4 points per contest while playing 29.7 minutes per night this year. He grabs 8.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.6 assists per game. His FG percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is 69%. Luka Garza averages 13.9 points per contest in 22.3 minutes per game. He averages 1.1 assists per game and 4.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 60% for the season while his free throw percentage is 85%.

Player Spotlight

Cassius Winston scores 17.9 points per contest while playing 31.1 minutes per game. He hauls in 2.5 rebounds per contest and has 7.1 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is at 85%. Joshua Langford averages 17.5 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 29.8 minutes per game. He also brings in 4.0 rebounds per game and has 1.6 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

Iowa averages 82.6 points per contest, which is 49th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 10.6 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 163rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 220th in the nation. They average 38.4 boards per contest and 13.1 assists per game, which ranks them 116th and 221st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 129th with 14.3 per game. The Hawkeyes allow 72.0 points per contest, which is 192nd in the NCAA. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 185th and 103rd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 34.6 rebounds a game which ranks 152nd, and they allow 13.0 assists per game which puts them in 181st place in the country. They force 14.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 196th in Division 1.

Useful Team Statistics

Michigan State is 18th in the nation with 86.9 points per contest this season. They are 49th in the country in shooting at 49%, while their average scoring margin is 18.1. They shoot 42% from beyond the arc, which is good for 16th in the NCAA. They are 10th in D-1 in rebounding with 44.1 boards per contest and 7th in assists per game with 19.1. The Spartans are 166th in turnovers per contest with 13.6. The Spartans give up 68.8 points per game, which ranks them 120th in Division 1. Their defense surrenders a 37% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 22nd and 119th in those defensive statistics. They rank 91st with 11.4 dimes allowed per game and 53rd with 31.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Spartans are 27th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 11.3 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Hawkeyes have an offensive rating of 111.4, which is ranked 74th. They are 74th in college basketball in pace with 74.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 155th. As a unit they are 39th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 42% of their shot attempts, ranking 94th in D-1. Iowa is 149th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.9 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Michigan State is 220th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions. The Spartans are 18th in the country in offensive rating with 116.8. In terms of pace they are 95th in Division 1 with 73.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 57% is 32nd. As a team they are 38th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 194th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Iowa/Michigan State college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Iowa +10

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