The Iowa State men enter the annual Cy-Hawk Series with plenty of momentum and a lofty ranking beside their name.
The third-ranked Cyclones (7-1) head to Iowa City to take on rival Iowa (7-2) Thursday evening. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. with the game airing live on FS1.
Since returning from Maui where they suffered their only defeat of the season, Iowa State has knocked off Marquette and rolled Jackson State. While still doing what they do under TJ Otzelberger on defense by holding teams to just under 65 points, the offense is showing up, averaging almost 88 per game.
The Cyclones hit the century mark vs. Jackson State over the week and are shooting 51 percent from the field.
Iowa enters averaging 86 points a game but are allowing over 73. The Hawkeyes fell to Michigan last week, 85-83, and also suffered a 77-69 defeat at the hands of Utah State. Between those losses, they scored 110 vs. South Carolina Upstate and topped Northwestern, 80-79.
This age-old rivalry has featured some classics, just not recently. The closest game since 2017 has been 14 points, as Iowa State picked up a 90-65 victory last season. Overall, the Hawkeyes lead the series, 48-29.
Here are details on how to watch Iowa State’s contest vs. Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 12:
Who: Iowa State vs. Iowa in men’s basketball action
When: 6:30 p.m. CT | Thursday, Dec. 12
Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena | Iowa City, Iowa
Live Stream: Stream Iowa State vs. Iowa live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)
TV Channel: FS1
Betting Odds: Not available. Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Our Prediction: Iowa State 92, Iowa 84
Live Updates, Highlights: Follow the game on Iowa State on SI for live updates, in-game analysis and big-play highlights throughout Monday’s matchup.
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