GAME: #865 Michigan vs #866 Iowa
TIME: 1/17/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Iowa -4.5
TOTAL: 148
SPORTSBOOK: BetOnline.ag
The #19 Michigan Wolverines (11-5, 2-3) have another BIG 10 Conference road game against the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday at 9 p.m. EST. In their last games out Michigan fell short in a 75-67 game at Minnesota on Sunday while Iowa won 75-62 at Northwestern. Last season, these teams played 2 times with both teams splitting but this season they played once at Michigan with the Wolverines won 103-91 with their full roster playing at their best.
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
The #19 Michigan Wolverines are averaging 77 points per game on 47% field goal shooting while averaging 8.6 three-pointers per game. The Wolverines are allowing 68 points per game on 42% field goal shooting while forcing 11.8 turnovers and adding 5.5 steals and 2.7 blocks per game. The Wolverines are led by Jon Teske who’s averaging 14.3 points 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game along with Xavier Simpson who’s averaging 12.6 points 4.5 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game.
IOWA HAWKEYES
The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 79 points per game(1st in the Big 10) on 45% field-goal shooting while adding 8.2 three-pointers and 11 offensive rebounds per game. The Hawkeyes are allowing 68 points per game on 43% field-goal shooting while forcing 13.9 turnovers and adding 6.7 steals and 3.2 blocks per game. The Hawkeyes are led by Luka Garza with 22.3 points 10.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
MICHIGAN vs IOWA PREDICTION
This will be a battle of 2 key areas, first the 2 big men, Jon Teske and if he can guard Luka Garza and second, which team will defend the 3-ball better as these teams both rely heavily on the three. Luka Garza is a dynamic player that can shoot from the outside and post up on the Block whereas John Teske is more of a low-post player. This will be a tough matchup but Luka Garza should win this one. Iowa plays tough on their home court and should put up a lot of points. Michigan has been struggling especially without one of their best players Isaiah livers who has been listed as questionable for the last few games. Michigan has lost its last 4 road games, scoring an average of only 60.3 points and allowing 72.8 points. Iowa has won its last six home games, scoring an average of 81.2 points while giving up 58.8. Michigan will be a tough challenge for Iowa however Iowa has won 2 of 4 games against ranked opponents this season and this should make it the 3rd of 5.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
MICHIGAN
- Wolverines are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
- Wolverines are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
IOWA
- Under is 7-0 in Hawkeyes last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Hawkeyes last 7 home games.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Iowa -4.5 / Under 148
Fade the Public: Michigan +4.5 / no data
Sharp Action: no data / no data
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