BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
March Madness is coming close, and the world of AI Sports Betting is with high expectations for who will be the teams that enter the Madness. Two teams that could enter are the BYU Cougars and the Iowa State Cyclones, which will face each other in Iowa. Let’s see the BYU vs Iowa State Prediction.
BYU enters this game as a 7.5-point underdog. On the season, they have gone 21-8, including a 9-7 record in Big 12 play. Over their last 10 games, the Cougars have gone 4-6 on the road.
In their last game, BYU beat TCU by a score of 87-75. On the season, they have gone 5-6 on the road, compared to a 16-2 record at home. So far, they have been the underdog in six games, going 1-5.
BYU has an overall ATS record of 17-11-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-6-1. As the underdog, the Cougars are just 1-5 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, BYU is 4-5-1 ATS.
BYU’s over/under record this season is 14-15 and the average scoring total in their games is 152.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (150.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 154 points.
Iowa State looks for the top in the Big 12
Coming into this game, Iowa State is 23-6 overall and 12-4 in Big 12 play in the NCAAB standings. They are currently riding a three-game win streak and have gone 17-1 at home this season. In their last game, they defeated UCF by a score of 60-52.
On the year, the Cyclones have been favored in 21 of their 29 games, going 19-2 in those matchups. As for their record as the favorite at home, Iowa State has gone 10-0, compared to 4-4 as the underdog.
As the favorite this season, Iowa State has gone 14-6-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 13-4-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 6-3-1.
Today’s over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Iowa State’s games this season (138.1). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 116 points.
Game Information
| BYU COUGARS vs IOWA STATE CYCLONES |
| Location of the Game: Hilton Coliseum, Ames |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, March 6th 9:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NCAAB Regular Season |
| How to watch: ESPN2 |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this NCAAB Matchup:
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| BYU | 66 | 145 | Spread ISU -7.5 |
ML ISU -291 |
Total OVER 143.5 |
| IOWA STATE | 79 | ||||
AI Picks: Iowa State Cyclones 79 – BYU Cougars 66
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Cyclones -7.5 | ML Cyclones -291 | UNDER 146.5
BYU vs Iowa State Prediction Odds
There are the NCAAB Odds for this matchup of today’s NCAAB Schedule:
BYU Cougars Game Analysis
In their recent matchup, the BYU offense ended with 87 points against TCU. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 52.5% and made 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 104th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 143rd in percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.
So far, the Cougars’ defense is ranked 104th in the country at 69.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, BYU’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.0% this season.
Based on the NCAAB Injury Report, Dawson Baker (Foot) and Marcus Adams Jr. (Knee) are out, affecting their NCAAB player stats.
Iowa State Cyclones Game Analysis
In contrast to their season average of 76.6 points per game, the Iowa State had a below average performance. They scored 60 points against UCF and had a field goal percentage of 45.7%. Offensively, the Cyclones hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 99th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 171st in terms of percentage and 268th in three-pointers made, according to the NCAAB team stats.
Iowa State’s defense has been playing well, ranking 7th nationally, with 61.9 points allowed per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Iowa State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.1% this season.
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