NCAAB · Final

Michigan State Dominates Iowa in Home Victory

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Breslin Center

Michigan State Spartans 71, Iowa Hawkeyes 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans beat Iowa Hawkeyes 71-52 at Breslin Center on December 2, 2025.

Who was favored in Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive performance, the Michigan State Spartans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 71-52 at the Breslin Center. This victory extends Michigan State's home record to 9-0 this season, showcasing their dominance on their home court. The Spartans have now won all three of their meetings against Iowa over the last two seasons, with this latest matchup further solidifying their advantage.

Michigan State entered the game with a home record of 8-0 and an overall record of 7-1, while Iowa boasted a respectable away record of 7-1. However, recent form suggested a stark contrast between the two teams. The Spartans had a last 10 record of 6-4, with an average of 78.5 points scored and 77.2 points allowed per game. In their last five games, they had averaged 81.6 points scored while allowing 80.6 points. In contrast, Iowa struggled, with a last 10 record of 3-7, averaging only 68.5 points scored and 71.0 points allowed. Their last five games saw them score an average of 71.2 points while allowing 72.4.

The matchup was also significant due to the teams' previous encounters. Michigan State had won both of their last two meetings against Iowa, with scores of 71-52 in this game and 91-84 in the previous season. This trend indicated a clear upper hand for the Spartans in their recent history against the Hawkeyes.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any current injury concerns for either team, which allowed both squads to field their best players. The absence of injury issues can often play a crucial role in the outcome of games, and both teams were likely to benefit from having their full rosters available.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Michigan State favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 133.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Michigan State's ability to secure a win at home, as indicated by their moneyline of -250, while Iowa was listed at +205.

Conditions in the Breslin Center were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather factors impacting the game. The atmosphere was likely charged, given the Spartans' strong home record and the significance of the matchup.

During the game, Michigan State showcased their offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control over the scoring. Key moments included a series of successful plays that kept Iowa at bay, including free throws by Jeremy Fears Jr. and a three-point jumper from Bennett Stirtz. The Spartans' ability to respond to Iowa's scoring attempts was evident, as they consistently increased their lead throughout the second half.

As the game concluded, Michigan State's performance reaffirmed their status as a formidable team in the NCAAB landscape, particularly at home, while Iowa will need to regroup after this defeat to improve their away form moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MSU -5.5	133.5 o -108 / u -112	Iowa Hawkeyes +205 · Michigan State Spartans -250

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Leaders

PointsCoen Carr15Michigan State Spartans
AssistsJeremy Fears Jr.6Michigan State Spartans
ReboundsJaxon Kohler11Michigan State Spartans
PointsBennett Stirtz14Iowa Hawkeyes
AssistsBennett Stirtz4Iowa Hawkeyes
ReboundsCam Manyawu6Iowa Hawkeyes

Recent form

Michigan State Spartans

Last 10: 6-4Streak L278.5 scored · 77.2 allowed per game4-1 at home

L84-88vs UCLA BruinsMar 14
L80-90at Michigan WolverinesMar 8
W91-87vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 6
W77-64at Indiana HoosiersMar 1
W76-74at Purdue BoilermakersFeb 27
W66-60vs Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 22
W82-59vs UCLA BruinsFeb 18
L71-92at Wisconsin BadgersFeb 14
W85-82vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 8
L73-76at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 5

Iowa Hawkeyes

Last 10: 3-7Streak L168.5 scored · 71 allowed per game0-5 away

L69-72at Ohio State BuckeyesMar 12
W75-64vs Maryland TerrapinsMar 11
L75-84at Nebraska CornhuskersMar 8
L68-71vs Michigan WolverinesMar 6
L69-71at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 28
W74-57vs Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 26
L71-84at Wisconsin BadgersFeb 22
W57-52vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 18
L57-78vs Purdue BoilermakersFeb 14
L70-77at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 11

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Iowa Hawkeyes	Michigan State Spartans
Field goals	17-45	23-46
Field goal %	38	50
Three-pointers	7-23	3-12
Three-point %	30	25
Free throws	11-17	22-25
Free throw %	65	88
Rebounds	18	37
Offensive rebounds	6	13
Defensive rebounds	12	24
Assists	11	13
Steals	7	4
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	11	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	15
Fast-break points	12	6
Points in the paint	18	34
Fouls	22	19
Largest lead	5	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half21-36Coen Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half21-37Coen Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half21-39Kur Teng made Jumper.
2nd Half22-39Kael Combs made Free Throw.
2nd Half23-39Kael Combs made Free Throw.
2nd Half23-41Coen Carr made Jumper.
2nd Half23-43Carson Cooper made Dunk. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half25-43Bennett Stirtz made Layup.
2nd Half26-43Isaia Howard made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-43Isaia Howard made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-45Coen Carr made Dunk. Assisted by Carson Cooper.
2nd Half27-46Coen Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-46Isaia Howard made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half30-47Coen Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-48Coen Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-48Cam Manyawu made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half35-48Bennett Stirtz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaia Howard.
2nd Half35-50Jaxon Kohler made Layup. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half37-50Alvaro Folgueiras made Dunk. Assisted by Kael Combs.
2nd Half37-52Jaxon Kohler made Jumper.
2nd Half38-52Tavion Banks made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-54Jeremy Fears Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Carson Cooper.
2nd Half38-56Kur Teng made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half38-58Jesse McCulloch made Jumper.
2nd Half39-58Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-58Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-59Denham Wojcik made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-60Denham Wojcik made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-62Jesse McCulloch made Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Scott.
2nd Half43-62Cooper Koch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bennett Stirtz.
2nd Half43-65Jesse McCulloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half43-66Jeremy Fears Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-67Jeremy Fears Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-67Bennett Stirtz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alvaro Folgueiras.
2nd Half46-69Divine Ugochukwu made Layup.
2nd Half48-69Tate Sage made Dunk. Assisted by Cooper Koch.
2nd Half48-70Carson Cooper made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-70Joey Matteoni made Jumper. Assisted by Tavion Banks.
2nd Half50-71Denham Wojcik made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-71Kael Combs made Layup. Assisted by Cooper Koch.