The Drake Bulldogs (3-0) and Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1) square off on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET (on November 19) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It should be a close game as our computer forecasts Drake to win by a slim 75-74 margin.
The Hawkeyes’ most recent game ended in a 65-58 loss to Kansas State on Thursday.
On Thursday, the Hawkeyes lost their most recent game to Kansas State, 65-58. In their most recent meeting, which took place on Sunday, the Bulldogs defeated Iowa State 85-73. Caitlin Clark led the Hawkeyes with a team-high 24 points (she also added three assists and six rebounds). For the Bulldogs, Taylor McAulay finished with 27 points, two rebounds, and three assists.
Drake versus Iowa Score Forecast
Forecast: Iowa 74, Drake 75
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2022-23 Iowa Performance Insights
The Hawkeyes had a +589 overall scoring differential in their last season, outscoring opponents by 15.5 points per game. They scored the most points per game in college basketball—87.3—while giving up the fewest—71.8—per game (331st in college basketball).
In conference games last season, Iowa averaged 89.2 points per game, which was 1.9 more than its season average of 87.3 points per game.
Last season, the Hawkeyes scored 3.5 more points per game (89.4) when they were at home than when they were away (85.9).
Last season, Iowa’s defence performed better at home, givinghigher than 78.5 points per game when playing away.
Performance Insights from Drake (2022–2023)
The Bulldogs had a +420 overall scoring differential in their last season, outscoring opponents by 13.2 points per game. They scored 10th in college basketball with 79.2 points per game and surrendered 66 points per game (227th in college basketball).
In MVC play, Drake averaged 77.5 points, 1.7 less than in total (79.2).
The Bulldogs last season averaged 82 points per game at home. They scored 74 when playing away.
Drake last season gave up 62.7 points per game at home. While travelling, it gave up 66.4.
