This pick was released to clients on December 12, 2024 at 11:22AM ET.
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Iowa State at Iowa

December 12, 2024
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Iowa State is at No. 3 in the AP Poll, tying a program record for highest ranking ever. 6-4 senior guards Keshon Gilbert (17.4 ppg, 5.5 apg) and Curtis Jones (16.4 ppg) lead an offense that averages 87.8 points and 50.8% shooting. Iowa State had a big win last week over No. 5 Marquette, 81-70. Under coach T.J. Otzelberger, the Cyclones are 44-9 straight-up in non-conference action. The Iowa Hawkeyes went 19-15 last year and were picked to finish 11th out of 18 in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Preseason Poll for this season. Iowa shoots 66.0 from the free-throw line. They've split the last four games, losing to Michigan (85-83) allowing 55.2% shooting while getting outrebounded 45-30, and to Utah State (77-69) as a favorite. Iowa State won last year's meeting, 90-65, shooting 53.3% holding Iowa to 38.6%. Play Iowa State on the moneyline. 

1.5 units on Iowa State -220 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.18)
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Iowa Hawkeyes
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