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Iowa Hawkeyes Look to Upset Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on Tuesday Night

Game time: February 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Breslin Center — East Lansing, MI

Article updated Feb 20, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Iowa comes into the game with a record of 15-11 SU, while Michigan State has a record of 17-9 SU. The Spartans are currently favored to win with a point spread of -10.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawkeyes +390 | Spartans -541

Spread: Hawkeyes +10 (-110) | Spartans -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 84%.

Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa's basketball team has strong offensive stats, scoring an average of 83.7 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting. They also excel at free throws, converting 77.7 percent of attempts. Defensively, the team struggles, surrendering 78.3 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting. Overall, the team is ranked 57th in the country by KenPom, with a record of 15-11. Their offensive efficiency is 13th, while their defensive efficiency ranks 173rd. It is important to research thoroughly before selecting a betting site for betting on Iowa's games. NEVER! SAY! NEVER! @Saucy___T x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/1amhW7qY93

Michigan St. Spartans Analysis

Michigan State basketball team has solid offensive and defensive statistics, ranking 139th for offense and 38th for defense. They score an average of 75.28 points per game on 47.64% shooting, including 37.19% from three-point range. Defensively, they give up an average of 65.88 points per game on 40.11% shooting. The team also averages 34.68 rebounds per game and has a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. They have a power ranking of 134 and an overall record of 17-9 (15-10-1 ATS). In their most recent matchups, Iowa went 1-2 against Michigan State. For expert picks on college basketball games, readers can visit our website. "We still we did what we had to do. We won a game in a tough environment." 🎥▶️ pic.twitter.com/5c4Q5Jyzm4

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Hawkeyes Have Opportunity to Cover Spread Against Spartans in Tuesday Matchup

The upcoming matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Spartans on Tuesday presents an opportunity for Iowa to cover the 9.5-point spread. Despite the Spartans' recent impressive victories over Illinois, Penn State, and Michigan, they may find themselves in a letdown spot facing an Iowa team that can score efficiently. Iowa's recent overtime victory against Wisconsin showcased their ability to bounce back and perform under pressure. The Hawkeyes' strong offensive performance in that game, with four players scoring between 17 and 20 points, demonstrates their scoring potential. While Michigan State has a solid defensive record, games between these two teams are typically close. Considering this history and recent performances, it is unlikely that Michigan State will beat Iowa by a double-digit margin.

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SportsJaw Hawkeyes vs Spartans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hawkeyes vs Spartans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Iowa Hawkeyes+390 → +395Moved
  • Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans-550 → -524Moved
  • Spread · Iowa Hawkeyes+9.5 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Michigan St. Spartans-9.5 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over154 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under154 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Iowa Hawkeyes
11-11 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Michigan St. Spartans
16-9 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-20T11:16:29.948Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-25Michigan St. Spartans 106 · Iowa Hawkeyes 112
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Michigan St. Spartans 78-71

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Michigan St. Spartans 78-71 on February 20, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Iowa Hawkeyes' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 45-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Iowa Hawkeyes +9.5 (-110) spread, Iowa Hawkeyes covered, while the 149 combined points finished under the recorded total of 154.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnmiznerSpread · Iowa Hawkeyes +10 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Total · Over 154 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Michigan St. Spartans -10 (-110)Loss
  • BluedevilTotal · Over 154 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 154 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeSpread · Iowa Hawkeyes +10 (-110)Win