Iowa State vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 13

BYU guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket past Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
(AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
  • Iowa State is a -2.5 point favorite vs BYU
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Iowa State / BYU TV channel: ESPN2

The Iowa State Cyclones visit T-Mobile Center to take on the BYU Cougars on Mar. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EDT in Kansas City, MO, MO, USA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State-2.5 -118O 146.5 -115-160
BYU +2.5 -102U 146.5 -105+135

Iowa State vs BYU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 62.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+17.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+11.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+4.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 19-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.75 Units / 13.55% ROI).

  • 24-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 13-19 when betting the Over for -7.9 Units / -22.48% ROI
  • 19-13 when betting the Under for +4.65 Units / 13.19% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 19-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.8 Units / 17.03% ROI).

  • 23-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.35 Units / 1.46% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.09% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -19.65% ROI

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 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. 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

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%

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU has made 11.4 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.2

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

BYU has an eFG% of 59% in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

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 — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Iowa State has forced 15.7 turnovers per game (783 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/33 games) last season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

BYU has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

BYU allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,059 points/991 shots) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.12

BYU has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6


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