The Iowa State Cyclones have a 2-0 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball Season as they prepare to take on the Milwaukee Panthers, who are on a 2-1 start.
The Cyclones are part of the Big 12 Conference and will host this matchup at the Hilton Coliseum on Sunday (November 20) whereas the Panthers are part of the Horizon Conference. They suffered their only defeat at the hands of the Purdue Boilermakers (84-53). Milwaukee has a challenging task to face the Cyclones as it is not going to be an easy trip.
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Iowa State Cyclones vs Milwaukee Panthers: Betting Odds
The State Cyclones are 2-0 in their opening two games and are looking to secure their third consecutive victory. Their season started with a big win over the IUPUI Jaguars (88-39) where Jaren Holmes and Gabe Kalscheur scored 23 and 16 points respectively. The team followed the same form in the second game, defeating the North Carolina A&T Aggies (80-43).
Jaren Holmes was again on the scoresheet with 13 points, but this time Aljaz Kunc and Osun Osunniyi also contributed with 17 and 16 points, respectively. The team has great chemistry and looks like a well-rounded team at the moment. They are now searching for their third win in the final leg of their home games.
The Panthers have only defeated two non-AP teams this season. The first was against the Milwaukee School of Engineering (102-46) and the second was against the Cardinal Stritch Wolves (112-38). They suffered one loss against a quality team like the Pardue Boilermakers.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Milwaukee Panthers: Match Details
Fixture: Milwaukee Panthers @ Iowa State Cyclones
Date & Time: Sunday, November 20, 07:00 pm
Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
Iowa State Cyclones vs Milwaukee Panthers: Prediction
Jaren Holmes will carry the team tonight in the hope of having another great game for his team. He is averaging 15+ points per game and spends decent minutes on the court. He is a great asset to the team and will be looking to make a mark tonight.
The two sides have met twice in recent years and are tied 1-1. But the current situation ranks Iowa State at a much higher position compared to the Panthers. On top of that, it will be an away game for Milwaukee, so there seems to be no advantage at all for them. Expect a clear win for the home side.
Final Prediction: Cyclones -23.5 (-110) & Total Over 135 (-110)
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