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Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions for road battle at No. 19 Iowa

By Connor Muldowney

EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 03: AAron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a call during a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Breslin Center on December 3, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 03: AAron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a call during a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Breslin Center on December 3, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 21: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Ivan Bender #13 of the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Breslin Center on January 21, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 21: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Ivan Bender #13 of the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Breslin Center on January 21, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

2. Cassius Winston will record fifth double-double

It’s been five games since Cassius Winston last recorded more than 10 assists in a single game. He had 13 points and 12 assists against Northwestern back on Jan. 2 and has failed to break the seven-mark since. That’ll all change as he’s going to put up his second double-digit assist night against Iowa this season, but this time, he’ll turn it into a double-double.

The last time these two teams faced, Winston was dishing the ball to open teammates left and right, finishing with 12 assists but he only had eight points on 2-of-9 shooting.

Don’t expect that poor shooting performance repeat itself.

The junior point guard has been lights out on the offensive end over the past month — really all season — and that’s going to continue as he’ll record his fifth double-double on the year. He will approach triple-double range with six rebounds as well, but that feat may be something he accomplishes a little more down the line when he crashes the boards more from the point.

Winston will keep that Big Ten Player of the Year candidacy alive with another eye-opening performance in Iowa City, finishing with 15 points and 11 assists, adding three 3-pointers on five tries to the mix.

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