The Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) square off with the Arizona Wildcats (3-0) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Prediction
The Wildcats will be looking for similar success after dismantling the UTEP Miners in their last contest, 79-46. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 28.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.525 vs. 0.375). Brandon Randolph had a good outing for Arizona, contributing 21 points.
The last time the Cyclones took the court, they were victorious over the Texas Southern Tigers, 85-73. The Cyclones had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.189) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.399). With 13 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, Nick Weiler-Babb played well for Iowa State.
Arizona may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Iowa State ranks 80th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Arizona has forced the 79th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent). Moreover, the Wildcats, who rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), will try to take advantage of the Cyclones, who rank 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
Arizona vs. Iowa State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Arizona ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while Iowa State ranks 267th (37.3).
The Wildcats rank 98th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while the Cyclones rank 286th (25.0).
Arizona averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the country. Iowa State ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
The Wildcats rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Cyclones rank 141st (3.3).
Iowa State ranks 236th in steals per game (5.2) while Arizona ranks 242nd (5.1).
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