College Basketball Bets & Predictions: Michigan State vs. Iowa (Thursday)
Thursday’s college basketball slate offers an exciting blend of conference tournament action and the final regular season games for several power conference teams.
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Keep reading for a detailed breakdown of our college basketball best bets and top picks for Thursday, March 6th’s game Michigan State vs. Iowa.
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Thursday's Best College Basketball Bets: Michigan State vs. Iowa
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Michigan State (-6.5) at Iowa (+6.5) | O/U 151.5 (-112/-108)
As we get into the “dog days” of March, teams can start to look sluggish while finding it more difficult to score consistently. That has happened to Michigan State, who has seen the under cash in six consecutive games and nine of the last 10.
However, Michigan State’s defensive struggles seem to be more of a product of the competition, as it has faced several of the Big Ten’s best and most disciplined teams of late. The Spartans should find little resistance against the Hawkeyes, who have allowed 79+ points in four of the last five games.
Iowa ranks 340th in effective field goal percentage and 344th in two-point percentage allowed. That suggests the Spartans will be able to capitalize a ton in transition opportunities, especially since Iowa does not mind pushing the pace (56th in adjusted tempo).
The over has cashed in three of Michigan State’s four games as road favorites. Iowa is 6-1 on rest of four or more days - they have not played since last Friday.
Pick: Over 151.5 Points (-112)
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