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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 unbeaten at home .
- After uneven offensive outings, the Hawkeyes face Western Michigan because Iowa ranks second in the Big Ten in team defense, allowing 62.9 points, and has struggled in recent games, including a Thursday loss.
- On the numbers side, Jalen Griffith, Western Michigan guard, averages 16.3 points and 4.6 assists, while Bennett Stirtz, Iowa senior point guard, scores 17.9 points with Cooper Koch making 1.5 three-pointers.
- With the spread set at-28.5, BETMGM lists Iowa as a favorite, reflecting expectations despite Western Michigan's 1-4 road record.
- Looking ahead, WMU's roster changes mean Western Michigan returned just three players, prompting Dwayne Stephens to recruit via the transfer portal; this preview uses The Associated Press, Data Skrive, and Sportradar data.
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