Iowa State vs TCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • TCU (10-7) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Iowa State (11-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Iowa State / TCU TV channel: ESPNU

The Iowa State Cyclones (11-6) visit Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (10-7) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Fort Worth, TX.

TCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Iowa State vs. TCU Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Iowa State vs. TCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State+4.5 -110O 143.5 -105+165
TCU -4.5 -110U 143.5 -115-200

Iowa State vs TCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts TCU will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs TCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

TCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

TCU has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 4.53% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has 23.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Iowa St. shot 31% from three (101/328) in the first half last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (299 assists/ 183 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa St. averaged 3.4 turnovers per game (62 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

TCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

TCU averaged 1.5 turnovers per game (27 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

TCU had 27 turnovers in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

TCU shot 28% from three (62/224) in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

TCU averaged 0.46 points per shot (26 points/56 shots) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.73

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (855 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three off the dribble (8/38) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%

Iowa State has averaged 11.0 steals per game (187 steals/17 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

Iowa State has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (528 turnovers/35 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.8

TCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 52% on catch and shoot opportunities (22/42) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 47% on catch and shoot opportunities (23/49) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 18% from three (4/22) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 52% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (22/42) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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