Iowa vs. South Carolina Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Women's National Championship
Iowa vs. South Carolina Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Women's National Championship
The Iowa Hawkeyes and the South Carolina Gamecocks will clash with a National Championship on the line.
This is expected to be the game of the year.
Iowa vs. South Carolina DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 7, 2024
- Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN, ESPN+
Iowa vs. South Carolina Odds
- Spread: Iowa +7 (-120), South Carolina -7 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 159.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Iowa (+225), South Carolina (-267)
Iowa vs. South Carolina Prediction
Iowa rolls into this game as a heavy underdog (+6.5).
The Hawkeyes have not been this big of an underdog all season.
This will be their toughest task of the year as they take on an unbeaten South Carolina squad.
Iowa lost a season ago in the National Championship and will have their eyes on their first championship in program history tonight.
The Hawkeyes rolled past Holy Cross in round one and followed that up with a ten-point win over West Virginia.
Iowa made light work of Colorado in the Sweet 16.
The big test was against LSU, who beat them in the championship a season ago. Iowa used a hot shooting third quarter to knock off the Tigers 94-87.
Iowa did not play their best but found a way to beat UConn on Friday night.
Superstar Caitlin Clark leads Iowa with 31.7 points per game, 7.3 rebounds, and 9.0 assists.
Hannah Stuelke has averaged 14.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. She was the star against UConn on Friday.
Senior Kate Martin has added 13.0 points and 6.8 rebounds.
South Carolina rolls into this contest with a perfect 37-0 record.
The Gamecocks have been the class of women’s college basketball over the past five years.
Head coach Dawn Staley has claimed two National Championships at the helm.
South Carolina blew out Presbyterian in round one and responded with an 88-41 win over North Carolina.
The Gamecocks closest game came against Indiana in the Sweet 16, winning 79-75.
South Carolina would go on to beat Oregon State in the Elite Eight and blow out North Carolina State in the Final Four.
The Gamecocks have won all but one tournament game by double digits.
Senior Kamilla Cardoso leads the Game Cocks with 14.3 points and 9.5 rebounds.
Ohio native Bree Hall has added 9.3 points and 3.0 rebounds.
Freshman Milaysia Fulwiley has averaged 11.8 points and 2.9 rebounds.
Iowa vs. South Carolina Pick
I understand the whole world will be riding Iowa, but this is too many points.
South Carolina certainly has a size advantage, but the Iowa offense can hang in this game.
We will see a big bounce-back game from Clark, who struggled in the Final Four.
Let’s keep rolling today!
Pick: Iowa +7 -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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