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Game time: February 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: James H. Hilton Coliseum — Ames, IA

Article updated Feb 28, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Wednesday night, Minnesota (17-10 SU, 8-8 B10) will face off against No. 13 Illinois (20-7 SU, 11-5 B10) at the State Farm Center in Champaign at 9pmET. Last season,

Game outlook

On Wednesday night, Minnesota (17-10 SU, 8-8 B10) will face off against No. 13 Illinois (20-7 SU, 11-5 B10) at the State Farm Center in Champaign at 9pmET. Last season, Illinois won both meetings between these teams, but Minnesota covered on the road. Illinois is currently on a six-game winning streak and has a 5-1 ATS record in their last six games against Minnesota. Iowa St. is the favorite to win, opening at -10 with the current line at Iowa St. -9.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sooners +370 | Cyclones -499

Spread: Sooners +9.5 (-110) | Cyclones -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 83%.

Oklahoma Sooners

Minnesota is currently 8-8 in the Big 10, putting them on the NCAA Tournament bubble despite their less than impressive metrics, including a 78 ranking in the latest NCAA Net Rankings and a 1-6 record against Quad 1 teams. They recently suffered a 73-55 loss at Nebraska, with their offense struggling from three-point range and two-point range. However, their defense remains solid, allowing 69.8 points per game on 42.9% shooting. Forward Dawson Garcia leads the team with 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. On the other hand, Oklahoma is ranked 110 in offense, averaging 75.92 points per game, and 44th in defense, allowing 66.62 points per game. They excel in defending three-pointers, allowing only 28.99% to be made. The Sooners have a record of 19-8 and perform well in field goal percentage and free throw shooting. This has us feeling 😤 @Parkerfox24 x @GopherMBB pic.twitter.com/qqXBfpABH4

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Iowa St. Cyclones Analysis

In his latest Bracketology report, Joe Lunardi has the Illinois Fighting Illini ranked 4th in the NCAA Tournament, with standout performances from guard Terrence Shannon Jr. since his return from a suspension. Illinois has won six of their last eight games, including a notable victory over Iowa where Coleman Hawkins shined with a career-high 30 points. The team boasts impressive offensive and defensive efficiency rankings, with Shannon Jr. averaging 21.6 points per game. Illinois excels on the boards and defensively, allowing an average of 72 points per game. On the other hand, the Iowa State Cyclones have a power ranking of 105 and are ranked 70th for offense and 7th for defense. They average 78.19 points per game offensively and allow an average of 62.88 points defensively. The Cyclones have solid shooting percentages and rebounding stats, while also maintaining a strong defensive presence on the court.

Minnesota Gophers show promise despite challenging performance against Nebraska, look to upset Illinois

Minnesota had a challenging performance in their recent match against Nebraska. However, their consistent coverage of the spread makes them a favorable choice. They have a 3-1 ATS record in their last four away games and are 3-0 ATS as double-digit underdogs this season. With key players like Garcia (6-11, 230) and Pharrel Payne (6-9, 255), the Gophers have the capability to compete on the boards against a formidable Illini squad. Additionally, the team is highly motivated to enhance their position in the NCAA Tournament bubble, making a victory against the No. 17 Net Ranking Illinois team crucial.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Oklahoma Sooners+370 → +360Moved
  • Moneyline · Iowa St. Cyclones-506 → -486Moved
  • Spread · Oklahoma Sooners+10 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Iowa St. Cyclones-10 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137 (-110) → 137.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137 (-110) → 137.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Oklahoma Sooners
21-16 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Iowa St. Cyclones
29-8 matchup record · 7-2-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-28T11:23:04.040Z). 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

  • 2024-01-06Iowa St. Cyclones 63 · Oklahoma Sooners 71
  • 2023-02-25Oklahoma Sooners 61 · Iowa St. Cyclones 50
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Iowa St. Cyclones defeated Oklahoma Sooners 58-45

Iowa St. Cyclones defeated Oklahoma Sooners 58-45 on February 28, 2024, a 13-point decision in the series. Iowa St. Cyclones' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 33-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Oklahoma Sooners +9.5 (-110) spread, Iowa St. Cyclones covered, while the 103 combined points finished under the recorded total of 137.5.

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  • VfernandezSpread · Iowa St. Cyclones -9.5 (-110)Win