The Iowa State Red Cyclones are off to a near-perfect 6-1 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, fifth in the Big 12 Conference, and are coming off a win in their previous game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (63-44).
They will now take on the St. John's Red Storm, who are on a perfect 8-0 start to the season, second in the Big East Conference, and won in their last outing against the Long Island University Sharks (95-68).
The Cyclones will host this game at the James H. Hilton Coliseum on Sunday (December 4)
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Iowa State Cyclones vs St. John's Red Storm: Betting Odds
Iowa State has six wins and a single loss so far this season. The sole loss came against the No. 8 Connecticut Huskies (71-53). They now have a chance at home to win their seventh game of the season when they host the Red Storm today.
The team is scoring 71.9 points per game which ranks them 179th in the league in offense. However, their defense is one of the strongest in the league as they only allow 56.3 points per game, 11th in the league. Their 3-pt shooting is below the mark at only 31.3% whereas the field goal percentage stands at 44.3. The total offensive rebounds per game are 33.0, whereas 30.4 are defensive rebounds.
The Red Storm have opened the season with eight straight wins. Their most impressive wins have come against the Syracuse Orange (76-69) and the Niagara Purple Eagles (78-70).
The team is averaging an impressive 83.2 points per game, 20th in the league, and is conceding 67.9 points. Their shooting from the perimeter is at 32.3% whereas the field goal percentage is 48.5.
Iowa State Cyclones vs St. John's Red Storm: Match Details
Fixture: St. John's Red Storm @ Iowas State Cyclones
Date & Time: Sunday, December 4, 03:00 p.m ET
Venue: James H. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
Iowa State Cyclones vs St. John's Red Storm: Prediction
The under is 5-0 in the Cyclones' last 5 games against a team that has a winning record. They are 6-0 under in their last six home games and also 10-1 in their last eleven games overall.
Both Iowa and St. John's are having a fantastic season overall and the competition looks tight. However, Iowa State's defense is strong enough not to be penetrated so easily. Expect a close contest.
Final Prediction: Total Under 142.5 (-110)
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