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<p>The Cyclones and Hawkeyes are set to face off at 7:30 ET on FS1. The Hawkeyes will host the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. Iowa State is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 160 points.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +6</p><p>This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Iowa City Possible for the Cyclones?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 100-58 win over Jackson State on Sunday. The Cyclones were heavy favorites at -36 and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Leading 46-24 at halftime, Iowa State continued to pour it on, scoring 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34.</p><p>Iowa State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 50.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. They hit 11 threes at a 39.3% clip and were strong inside, shooting 59% on two-pointers. The Cyclones also connected on 72.4% of their free throws, going 21-of-29 from the line.</p> <p>The Cyclones dished out 26 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Dorian McMillian led the way with 20 points, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and from three. Curtis Jones added 19 points, hitting 5-of-10 from deep, while Milan Momcilovic knocked down 4-of-6 threes, finishing with 18 points. Dishon Jackson was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 for 17 points.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, Iowa State allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Cyclones' defense saw their opponent hit 11 threes on 39% shooting.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Iowa State's opponent went 21/29, shooting 72%. The Cyclones also gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Iowa Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Iowa dropped to 7-2 on the season after an 85-83 road loss to Michigan on Saturday. The Hawkeyes were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it close, covering the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 40-37 at halftime, Iowa scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 159.5.</p><p>Iowa's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 41.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 58.8% of their attempts.</p> <p>Vladislav Goldin led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor. Payton Sandfort added 19 points, knocking down 4 threes on 10 attempts, while Tre Donaldson contributed 18 points and 5 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.</p><p>Despite Iowa's defensive struggles, they allowed 85 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Hawkeyes were particularly vulnerable inside, giving up 73% on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 38 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa's defense held the other team to 20% shooting, as they made just 4 of 20 three-point attempts. However, Iowa sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 77% rate. The Hawkeyes also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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