Utah Running Utes vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday, an intriguing men's basketball matchup is set to take place in South Dakota between the Utah Utes and Iowa Hawkeyes at 6:00 p.m. EST in Sanford Pentagon. Both teams have strong records this season, with the Utes sitting at 8-2 and the Hawkeyes at 8-3. In their last meeting in 2024, the Utes emerged victorious with a 91-82 win in the NIT. Iowa opens as the betting favorite, with the current line set at Iowa -1. Will the Hawkeyes be able to exact revenge against Utah in this upcoming game?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Running Utes -105 | Hawkeyes -115

Spread: Running Utes +1 (-110) | Hawkeyes -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 164 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa will win straight-up is 53%.

Utah Running Utes

In the upcoming Utah vs. Iowa game, Utah is expected to showcase a strong offense, scoring an average of 86.60 points per game and ranking 14th in offense. Defensively, Utah allows an average of 64.00 points per game, ranking 30th in defense. With a power ranking of 38, Utah has a record of 10-22 this season, with a 6-4 ATS record. The Runnin' Utes excel in field goal percentage, with an average of 48.64%, and rank 47th in the NCAAB. Their free throw percentage is slightly lower at 64.16%, ranking 341st. Additionally, Utah has a three-point percentage of 38.18%, ranking 42nd. On the rebounding front, Utah averages 42.40 rebounds per game, ranking 13th, and is proficient in offensive assists, averaging 21.00 per game. Defensively, Utah is strong in field goals allowed (37.01%, ranked 9th) but struggles with free throws allowed (70.11%, ranked 146th). They allow an average of 30.99% of three-pointers and average 34.30 defensive rebounds per game. Overall, Utah ranks highly in various offensive and defensive categories, making them a formidable opponent in the upcoming matchup.