BYU vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • Iowa State (20-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs BYU (17-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • BYU / Iowa State TV channel: ESPN2

The BYU Cougars (17-12) visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (20-8) on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Ames, IA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The BYU vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+7.5 -110O 146.5 -115+250
Iowa State -7.5 -110U 146.5 -105-300

BYU vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 19 games at home (+16.25 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+10.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+7.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.75 Units / 11.74% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 1.45% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.55 Units / -7.98% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.26% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 20-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+11.2 Units / 35.22% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 10.67% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 12.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has attempted 726 threes this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 127 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 263 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa State has averaged 16.9 assists per game (389 assists/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Iowa St. shot 27% from three (26/98) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has 23.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (250/652) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (436/1,060) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 44%

BYU has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,530 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

BYU has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (650 points/652 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.10

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8


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