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The Cyclones are coming off a win over a solid Seton hall club despite shooting just 21 percent from 3-point range and committing 17 turnovers. They should be in decent shape if they shore up those issues against in-state rival Iowa. The Hawkeyes have been generally decent ton the road, but still somewhat inconsistent overall. They are on short rest following a home win over Minnesota. The potential pending medical redshirt of senior leader Jordan Bohannon also could be a bit of a distraction. Look for the Cyclones, who were routed last year, to get their payback.
The Hawkeyes and Cyclones both love to go up and down the court. The total for this one is high, but don’t get scared away. Iowa gave up 103 points against Michigan recently and Iowa State averages over 82 per game. This will be a track meet.
Matchup issues exist tonight for the Cyclones as they take on in-state rival Iowa. Big man Luka Garza will be the main point of emphasis for Iowa State. Garza is averaging over 22 points a game, which included a recent 44-point effort against Michigan. Garza’s play has led to kick out passes for perimeter shots and extended trips to the free-throw line. Look for the Cyclones to feed off their crowd and make enough runs to hold off the Hawkeyes.