Our expert college basketball analyst Jim Root previewed his pick for the Iowa vs. Washington State over/under. Here, we’re diving into PRO Projections huge edge on the Hawkeyes vs. Cougars spread, which is well off the odds we made for Friday’s game.
Tonight’s Washington State vs. Iowa tilt is a neutral-site clash in Moline, Illinois. The Hawkeyes are the favorites, according to the betting odds.
Head coach Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes are perfect in the win-loss column (3-0), but have yet to cover a spread this season.
Young, first-year Washington State head coach David Riley has the Cougars at 3-0. Wazzu’s offense has rung up 90 points in all three games this season, hence the high total 0f 169.5.
Expert models show a much different line for tonight’s Iowa vs. Washington State, opening up a lane for a prediction against the spread.
Iowa vs Washington State Basketball Prediction Against the Spread Friday
- Iowa vs. Washington State spread: Iowa -6.5
- Iowa vs. Washington State over/under: 169
In a matchup of 3-0 teams with a high over/under, our proprietary, expert college basketball projections highlighted a solid bet to consider.
We grade all picks from projections from A+ to D, just so bettors know how to gauge the strength. Tonight’s pick is a B+ grade, and one of the better predictions tonight against the spread given early season market inefficiencies, high variance and more.
With Iowa laying 6.5 points, our models have no problem marking Iowa a favorite. However, PRO Projections indicate a line closer to Iowa -3.5.
Washington State’s offense will welcome a fast-paced game and Riley’s club is playing with a lot of energy. It’s a suggested play on the Cougars to stay within the 6.5-point spread against Iowa Friday.
PRO Projections Pick: Washington State ATS
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