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Iowa Hosts Western Michigan Following Griffith's 28-Point Showing
Iowa is undefeated at home with a 6-0 record and ranks second in Big Ten defense while Western Michigan struggles with a 1-4 road record, sportsbooks say.
- On Sunday, Iowa hosts Western Michigan at 3 p.m. EST in Iowa City, with Iowa being 6-0 at home this season.
- Recent results explain the matchup dynamics, as Iowa ranks second in the Big Ten in team defense but struggled offensively in three of four games, including a 66-62 Thursday loss, while Western Michigan seeks momentum after an 83-73 Dec. 6 win.
- On the numbers side, Jalen Griffith, Western Michigan guard, scored 28 in the recent 83-73 win and averages 16.3 points with 4.6 assists, while Bennett Stirtz, Iowa senior point guard, leads Iowa with 17.9 points and Cooper Koch averages 1.5 made 3-pointers.
- With the spread set at-28.5, BETMGM lists Iowa as a 28.5-point favorite with an over/under of 43.50%, reflecting expectations against Western Michigan's 1-4 road record.
- Looking ahead, WMU's roster changes mean Western Michigan returned just three players last season, prompting Dwayne Stephens to recruit transfer portal acquisitions; The Associated Press used Data Skrive and Sportradar data.
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Iowa hosts Western Michigan following Griffith's 28-point showing
Western Michigan visits the Iowa Hawkeyes after Jalen Griffith scored 28 points in the Broncos' 83-73 win over the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars. Sunday's matchup is the first this season between the two squads. Iowa is 6-0 at home, and Western Michigan…
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