Iowa State vs Arizona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Arizona is a -2.5 point favorite vs Iowa State
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Iowa State / Arizona TV channel: ESPN

The Iowa State Cyclones visit McKale Center to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Tucson, AZ, USA.

Arizona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Iowa State vs. Arizona Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State+2.5 -115O 152.5 -115+118
Arizona -2.5 -105U 152.5 -105-145

Iowa State vs Arizona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 78.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Arizona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 37 games (+24.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 37 games (+12.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+6.00 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.30 Units / 5% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.45 Units / 31.01% ROI).

  • 17-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.6 Units / 1.94% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.59% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.05 Units / 0.24% ROI

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.52% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.65 Units / -3.21% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -1.95 Units / -9.35% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has averaged 1.41 points per shot (1,608 points/1,139 shots) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (300 assists/ 198 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

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

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Arizona averaged 85.7 points per game (2,829 points/33 games) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Arizona has averaged 84.6 points per game (4,400 points/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.7

Arizona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (611 assists/ 391 TOs) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

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 averaged 10.3 steals per game (382 steals/37 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Iowa State forced 16.2 turnovers per game (422 turnovers/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (522 rebounds/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,496 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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