IU Indy Jaguars vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Cyclones? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Iowa State as the -35.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.

IU INDY JAGUARS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK

The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars +35.5

This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Cyclones.
• Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like IU Indy at +35.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will IU Indy Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

The Jaguars dropped a close one to Eastern Michigan on Thursday, falling 74-71 at home. They were favored by 3.5 points going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 45-39 at halftime, IU Indy tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points. However, they only managed to score 32 points themselves. The game’s total points of 145 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.

In their last game, the Jaguars shot just 26.7% from the field, hitting 8 of 27 two-pointers (29.6%) and 8 of 33 from beyond the arc (24.2%). Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, making 31 of 35 attempts (88.6%).

Jalen Terry led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.8% overall and 60.0% from three (6/10). Paul Zilinskas added 25 points, while Jarvis Walker struggled, hitting just 2 of 16 shots, including 1 of 8 from three.

Despite a strong defensive effort, IU Indy gave up 74 points in their last game. They held the opposing team to just 26% shooting from the field, with 16 made shots on 60 attempts.

From two-point range, the other team shot 29% (8/27), and from beyond the arc, they hit 24% (8/33). IU Indy also sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 31 attempts (88%).

Is a Home Win Possible for the Cyclones?

Iowa State improved to 2-0 on the season with an 82-56 win over Kansas City on Monday. The Cyclones were -28 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.

Leading 34-22 at halftime, Iowa State’s offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points. However, they allowed 34 points in the 2nd half, which is something they’ll want to tighten up as the season progresses.

Iowa State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They connected on 40% of their threes, going 10-for-25, and hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 63.2%, making 12 of 19 attempts.

Curtis Jones and Jamar Brown each scored 20 points, with Jones adding 5 assists and hitting 3 of 5 threes. Milan Momcilovic also contributed, knocking down 4 of 7 from deep and finishing with 16 points. The Cyclones dished out 21 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.

Despite allowing 56 points, Iowa State’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts. The Cyclones also gave up 10 three-pointers on 25 attempts, with their opponent hitting 40% from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Iowa State’s opponent shot 63%, converting 12 of 19 attempts. The Cyclones also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.