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Santa Cruz Warriors vs Iowa Wolves, NBA G League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Kaiser Permanente Arena

Can Iowa Wolves step up and deliver the victory?

  • Santa Cruz Warriors Averages 100.0% home wins with 121.3 points per game.
  • Iowa Wolves average 114.7 points per game.
  • In the last five matches Santa Cruz Warriors have won 3 lost 2, Iowa Wolves have won 3 lost 2.

Tournament: NBA G League 2025-26 | Venue: Kaiser Permanente Arena | Tip Off: 08:30:00

Live Streaming: NBA G League YouTube Channel

Iowa Wolves to win.


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Santa Cruz Warriors

Santa Cruz struggled in a 126–113 loss to Salt Lake City despite a strong offensive effort. Key defensive lapses and turnovers allowed Salt Lake City to pull ahead.

Jack Clark performance stood out, scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds, Franco Miller Jr added 21 points, 8 rebounds. Taevion Kinsey with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists.

Offensively, Santa Cruz Warriors scored 41.6% from the field goal, including 27.7% from the three-point line and 83.3% from the free throw line. Defensively they got outrebounded 58-60, with 7 steals.

The loss will push Santa Cruz to focus on tightening their defence and minimizing turnovers in the next game. While their offense showed promise, improving discipline and execution will be key as they aim to bounce back and stay competitive in upcoming matchups.

Iowa Wolves

Iowa Wolves secured a 113–104 victory over Mexico City Capitanes, showcasing balanced scoring and disciplined defence. They controlled the tempo throughout the game and capitalized on key opportunities.

A dominant effort by Alize Johnson, contributing 26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, while teammates Jules Bernard added 23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists. Enrique Freeman added 17 points with 14 rebounds. Rocco Zikarsky defended the paint with 11 rebounds, 17 points.

Offensively, the Iowa Wolves shot 40.4% from the field including 18.2% from deep. They shot 89.3% from the free-throw line, with 20 assists. On the defensive end they outrebounded 57-56, with 3 steals, forcing the Mexico City with 11 turnovers.

This win will give Iowa Wolves a confidence boost heading into their next game. Their balanced offense and strong defensive execution create momentum, and the team will aim to maintain consistency, control the pace, and build on their recent success in upcoming matchups.

Santa Cruz Warriors vs Iowa Wolves Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Jack Clark
SG Taevion Kinsey
SF Marques Bolden
PF Franco Miller Jr
C Charles Bassey
Position Player Name
PG Jules Bernard
SG Jalen Crutcher
SF Enrique Freeman
PF Alize Johnson
C Rocco Zikarsky

Santa Cruz and Iowa Wolves clash on 31st January in a highly anticipated matchup. Santa Cruz look to rebound after a recent loss, while Iowa Wolves come in with confidence following a solid win. Expect a competitive, fast-paced game as both teams aim to assert control early.

The Santa Cruz Warriors rank 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 8-6, while Iowa Wolves rank 4th with a record of 10-6.

Over their last five meetings, Santa Cruz Warriors have won 5 and lost 0, while Iowa Wolves have won 0 with 5 losses.

Santa Cruz Warriors vs Iowa Wolves Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Jack Clark 9.4 5.1 2.1 1.3/0.6
Alize Johnson 21.4 12.0 5.4 1.0/0.4

Iowa Wolves are favoured to win this matchup. Their recent balanced performance and defensive discipline give them an edge over Santa Cruz, who are coming off a loss. While Santa Cruz can challenge offensively, Iowa’s momentum and control of the game make them likely to come out on top. We are supporting the Iowa Wolves to win.

Iowa Wolves to win.

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Author: Eeshan Chettri