It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-5, 4-4 Big 10) welcome the No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes (16-4, 5-4 Big 10) to Williams Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Free Prediction
In the Hawkeyes’ last outing, they were beaten by the No. 6 Michigan State Spartans, 82-67. Michigan State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Iowa. The Spartans had a rate of 0.392 (above their season average of 0.256), while the Hawkeyes posted a mark of 0.114 (below their season average of 0.372). Tyler Cook had a good game for Iowa, finishing with 17 points and six rebounds.
The Golden Gophers lost a tough one against the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines in their last outing, 59-57. Michigan’s 7.7 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Minnesota, who had a mark of 21.6. The Wolverines’ mark was better than their season average of 13.2, while the Golden Gophers’ was above their season average of 15.6. Jordan Murphy had a solid game for Minnesota, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Golden Gophers won 86-82. Getting to the free throw line was one of Minnesota’s largest strengths. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Iowa had just 17.
Minnesota does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 10th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.308), but Iowa is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 43rd by allowing a FTA rate of 0.185).
Iowa at Minnesota Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Minnesota ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Iowa ranks 216th (24.7).
The Golden Gophers rank 40th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Hawkeyes rank 218th (15.4).
Iowa ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Minnesota ranks 154th (4.5).
The Golden Gophers rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Hawkeyes rank 127th (36.1).
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The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
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