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Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) celebrates after defeating the Butler Bulldogs 77-69 in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
On Friday, March, 25th at 7:10 P.M. the (1) Virginia Cavaliers will take on the (4) Iowa State Cyclones in the third round of the 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament. “The Crowd” projects a final score of Virginia 72.6 – Iowa State 70.9 with an over/under of 143.5. The Vegas line has a final score of Iowa State 73.5 – Virginia 77.3 with an over under of 142. The Cavaliers are (28-7) on the season whereas the Cyclones are (23-11).
Scoring Margin: Virginia +11.4 Iowa State +7.4
Points per game: Iowa State 82.1 Virginia 70.9
Points allowed per game: Virginia 59.5 Iowa State 74.7
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Iowa State 50.3% Virginia 49.1%
Three Point Percentage: Virginia 40.5% Iowa State 38.6%
Free Throw Percentage: Virginia 75.4% Iowa State 70.3%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Virginia 41.9% Iowa State 43.5%
Turnovers committed per game: Virginia 9.3 Iowa State 11.4
Turnovers forced per game: Iowa State 12.3 Virginia 11.7
Rebounds per game: Iowa State 38.6 Virginia 34.8
Assists per game: Iowa State 16.5 Virginia 14.4
Iowa State holds the advantage in most of the major offensive categories while Virginia has the edge in the defensive categories. Virginia has signature wins against five ranked opponents: Miami (twice), Louisville (twice), North Carolina, West Virginia, and Villanova. Iowa State has signature wins against four ranked opponents: Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Cincinnati. Virginia is the second best defensive team in the country and have been able to beat teams that score a lot of points and out-rebound them. I’m picking Virginia to win one of their signature low scoring games.
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