The No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) look to extend their six-game winning streak against the Bryant Bulldogs (3-7) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Bryant Bulldogs at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Rhode Island Rams, 97-63. Rhode Island launched 27 three pointers, making 13 of them (48.1 percent). Bryant, meanwhile, was just 6-34 (17.6 percent). Bryant’s Patrick Harding played well, contributing six points and 10 rebounds.
The Hawkeyes were victorious over the UMKC Kangaroos in their last game, 77-63. One of Iowa’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 38 free throw attempts, while UMKC had just 12. With 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Tyler Cook played well for Iowa.
Cook has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Iowa.
The high-octane offense of Iowa will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Bryant. The Hawkeyes currently rank 15th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 344th in defensive efficiency. The Hawkeyes figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Bryant Bulldogs at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iowa averages 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Bryant ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (17.7).
The Hawkeyes rank 82nd in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Bulldogs rank 231st (32.2).
Bryant ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Iowa ranks 151st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
The Hawkeyes rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Bulldogs rank 98th (3.7).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 14.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawkeyes have scored an average of 88.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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