The Iowa State Cyclones (4-1) go head-to-head against the San Diego State Aztecs (3-1) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Iowa State Cyclones ATS Prediction
The Aztecs will be looking for similar success after defeating the Xavier Musketeers in their last contest, 79-74. The Aztecs knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.517). San Diego State rallied around Jalen McDaniels, who was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Cyclones took the floor, they defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 84-68. The Cyclones knocked down 24 of their 29 free throws (82.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 28.2). Talen Horton-Tucker was the game’s top scorer with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
The offense of Iowa State will square off against the stingy defense of San Diego State. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cyclones rank 167th in offensive efficiency, while the Aztecs are 47th in defensive efficiency. The Aztecs should have the advantage on that end of the court.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
San Diego State ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while Iowa State ranks 257th (36.9).
The Aztecs rank 86th in assists per game (14.8) while the Cyclones rank 213th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
San Diego State averages 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 186th in the nation. Iowa State ranks 298th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
The Aztecs rank 152nd in steals per game (6.2) while the Cyclones rank 247th (5.2).
Iowa State ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.2) while San Diego State ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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