On the whole Penn State and Iowa will meet in one of the biggest games of the entire season on Saturday. In a Big Ten Conference loaded with quality, the Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions have been among the best. Both teams offer high octane offensive scoring ability. Specifically, the Nittany Lions have a vastly superior defense. As good as Iowa has been this year their defense can be a liability for College Basketball bets. Offsetting that is star center Luka Garza, who is a top tier national Player of the Year candidate. PSU and Iowa are March Madness bound!
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 29, 2020, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa |
| Penn State Vs. Iowa TV Coverage: | BTN |
| College Basketball Bet odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Overview
Iowa brings an offshore bookmaker record of 19-8 straight up, 16-8-3 vs. the line, and 12-15 under the total. Overall national metrics have the Hawkeyes ranked 25th for scoring offense, but an alarming 255th for points allowed. Iowa has gotten the money in four of their last six matchups.
Penn State is 20-7 straight up, 16-10-1 against the spread and 13-14 under the total. To show, the Nittany Lions rank 49th for scoring offense and 114th for points allowed. PSU has gone under the total in seven of their last nine games.
Key Nittany Lions: F Lamar Stevens (18.0 PTS, 6.8 REB, 2.2 AST, 44.8 FGPCT, 74.5 FTPCT, 26.6 3PPCT), G Myreon Jones (14.1 PTS, 3.0 REB, 3.0 AST, 45.8 FGPCT, 77.6 FTPCT, 41.3 3PPCT), F Mike Watkins (9.8 PTS, 7.8 REB, 0.6 AST, 55.0 FGPCT, 53.8 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT)
Key Hawkeyes: C Luka Garza (23.7 PTS, 9.6 REB, 1.1 AST, 55.8 FGPCT, 64.7 FTPCT, 38.0 3PPCT), G Joe Wieskamp (14.9 PTS, 6.1 REB, 1.7 AST, 44.6 FGPCT, 83.5 FTPCT, 36.8 3PPCT), G CJ Fredrick (10.7 PTS, 2.0 REB, 2.6 AST, 49.7 FGPCT, 78.6 FTPCT, 46.7 3PPCT)
Penn State and Iowa Against the Spread
The Nittany Lions Are:
- 12-4 against the spread in their last 16 away games
- 3-7 under the total on the road
- 1-9-1 vs. the odds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- 5-2 over the total in their last seven away games vs. the Hawkeyes
- 12-2 on the board in their last 14 matchups as a dog
- 9-4 over the total when getting points
The Hawkeyes Are:
- 8-1-1 against the spread in their last 10 home games
- 4-7-1 under the total at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- 5-3-2 vs. the number head to head with the Nittany Lions
- 4-2 over the total in their last six games with Penn State
- 9-2-1 on the board in their last 12 games as a chalk
- 4-2 over the total when favored
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes College Basketball Bets Picks
On this occasion, we will have a packed and frenzied Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Penn State as finding this venue to be a house of horrors. Iowa has been money for College Basketball Bets in all aspects of this matchup. To be exact home court and Garza should be too much for the Nittany Lions to overcome in this showcase showdown.
Penn State vs. Iowa College Basketball Bet Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes
Penn State vs. Iowa College Basketball Bets Score Prediction: Iowa 88, Penn State 80