Iowa vs Florida | NCAABB Matchup Analysis

Bobby's BetsMarch Madness

NCAABBMatchup

#9 seed

Iowa

24-13

Final

73-72

#1 seed

Florida

27-8

Post-Game Review

Iowa (+6.5 scoring margin) played Florida (+22.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 147 points; the actual total was 145. Iowa held statistical advantages in 3 of 6 key categories.

•Florida averaged 11.6 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.

•Florida held opponents to 64.0 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.

•Iowa's 35.7% three-point shooting was an X-factor in this matchup.

•Florida averaged 11.9 turnovers per game this season. Iowa's ability to force mistakes was a factor.

•Florida dominated the boards with 45.4 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.

Result

Iowa defeated Florida 73-72 in a closely contested game.

B+

Iowa Grade

B+

Florida Grade

B+

Iowa Grade

49%

IowaFG%

48%

FloridaFG%

B+

Florida Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — 2nd RoundBenchmark International Arena

9Iowa

Florida1

Adjusted Efficiency

Iowa#23 Eff.

Adj. Offense124.8

Adj. Defense101.1

Florida#4 Eff.

Adj. Offense126.8

Adj. Defense93.3

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.0Up-Tempo

Iowa+6.5Scoring Margin

Florida+22.8Scoring Margin

Offense75.2 PPG

Offense86.8 PPG

Defense68.8 Opp PPG

Defense64.0 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

49.1%FG%47.8%

35.7%3P%30.8%

77.0%FT%71.0%

29.4RPG45.4

15.3APG16.6

9.7TOV11.9

Total Projection

Projected Total147.4

Iowa: 69.6Florida: 77.8

No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Iowa3 advantages

3 advantagesFlorida

75.2 PPG

Scoring Advantage

86.8 PPG

68.8 Opp PPG

Defensive Edge

64.0 Opp PPG

35.7%

Three-Point Shooting

30.8%

29.4 RPG

Rebounding

45.4 RPG

9.7 TOV/G

Ball Security

11.9 TOV/G

77.0%

Free Throw Shooting

71.0%

Statistical Comparison

Iowa

STAT

Florida

75.2

PPG

86.8

68.8

Opp PPG

64.0

29.4

RPG

45.4

15.3

APG

16.6

49.1%

FG%

47.8%

35.7%

3P%

30.8%

77.0%

FT%

71.0%

7.1

SPG

6.7

2.0

BPG

5.1

9.7

TOV

11.9

Iowa Recent Games

Illinois

59-71

Nebraska

77-71

Florida

73-72

Clemson

67-61

3-1 SU

Florida Recent Games

Lvs

Iowa

72-73

Wvs

Prairie View

114-55

1-1 SU

Iowa

24-13

Strengths

Strong scoring offense

Efficient shooting

Weaknesses

Rebounding concerns

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Florida

27-8

Strengths

Elite scoring offense

Strong defensive team

Efficient shooting

Dominant on the boards

Excellent ball movement

Strong shot-blocking presence

Weaknesses

Struggles from three-point range

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