Iowa State vs Texas Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

Texas Tech guard Elijah Hawkins advances the ball against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • Texas Tech is a -1.5 point favorite vs Iowa State
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Iowa State / Texas Tech TV channel: ESPN

The Iowa State Cyclones visit United Supermarkets Arena to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Lubbock, TX.

Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Iowa State vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Iowa State vs. Texas Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State+1.5 -105O 147.5 -115+110
Texas Tech -1.5 -115U 147.5 -105-135

Iowa State vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Texas Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Tech will cover the spread with 66.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+25.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games (+12.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+11.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+0.20 Units / 0% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 13-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +12 Units / 1.78% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.56% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.75 Units / -4.85% ROI

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -0.85% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.65 Units / 30.29% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -38.19% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (239 assists/ 134 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (119 assists/ 61 TOs) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Iowa State has averaged 1.43 points per shot (1,208 points/845 shots) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Iowa State has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (134 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech has a TS% of 55% in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 49%

Texas Tech has an eFG% of 59% this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Texas Tech is shooting 39% from three (136/345) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Texas Tech has a TS% of 55% this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 49%

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 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 16.8 turnovers per game (857 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech allowed 1.5 made three-pointers per game in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Texas Tech allowed 25.4 points per game (457 points/18 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Texas Tech allowed 6.7 points per game (121 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 34% on catch and shoot opportunities (15/44) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%


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