Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • Iowa State (17-7) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech (11-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Texas Tech / Iowa State TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-12) visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (17-7) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Ames, IA.

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

The Texas Tech vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+7.5 -110O 137.5 -110+270
Iowa State -7.5 -110U 137.5 -110-350

Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 away games (+8.85 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+8.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+6.80 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 18 games at home (+12.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+8.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -8.3% ROI).

  • 16-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +11 Units / 6.16% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 17-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.3 Units / 35.29% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 10.77% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech attempted 43 threes on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech attempted 43 shots on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech made 0.3 three-pointers per game in transition last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Texas Tech had a TS% of 43% on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

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

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 opponents to shoot 35% on catch and shoot opportunities (72/204) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Texas Tech allowed 29.1 points per game (523 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

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%

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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