Oregon has lost seven straight, the last six coming by double digits. The Ducks are missing their two leading scorers; two other key players are dealing with injuries that could sideline them as well. Iowa should not have trouble stifling an Oregon offense that will be heavily reliant on one player, Kwame Evans Jr. Back the Hawkeyes to win their fourth straight, and cover.
These days, the Ducks are having enough trouble scoring points vs. teams that like to push the pace, never mind those wishing to slow the tempo. Iowa fits the latter description as the Hawkeyes don't play in a hurry and lock down on the stop end, all characteristics of Ben McCollum teams. The Hawkeyes rank fifth nationally in scoring defense at 62.8 ppg. Still, we can't kid anybody, the main attraction is taking advantage of Oregon's myriad current issues, especially as it has been without top two scorers Nate Bittle and Jackson Shelstad, and can't seem to gain an inch in the Big Ten, and not beyond 57 points the past three games. Getting this scoreline past 130 looks a real chore. Play Iowa-Oregon Under
