Iowa State vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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BYU guard Jaxson Robinson shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 16, 2024, 12:19 PM
  • BYU (11-5) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Iowa State (11-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Iowa State / BYU TV channel: ESPN+

The Iowa State Cyclones (11-5) visit Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars (11-5) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Provo, UT.

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

The Iowa State vs. BYU Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State+4.5 -110O 144.5 -110+160
BYU -4.5 -110U 144.5 -110-190

Iowa State vs BYU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.


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Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.5 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.4 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -100% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.45 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -100% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / -100% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (286 assists/ 170 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa St. averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

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 St. averaged 0.92 points per shot (108 points/118 shots) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.73

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (336 assists/ 172 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

BYU has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (336 assists/ 172 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

BYU has made 198 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has attempted 295 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 forced 17.2 turnovers per game (844 turnovers/49 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 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%

Iowa State has averaged 11.4 steals per game (183 steals/16 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.0

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has averaged 30.1 defensive rebounds per game (481 rebounds/16 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.8

BYU has allowed an average of 0.95 points per shot (438 points/461 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.06

BYU has allowed 5.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 36% (166/461) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 39%


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