Iowa State at BYU odds, picks and predictions
The No. 19 BYU Cougars (13-3, 1-2 Big 12) welcome the No. 20 Iowa State Cyclones (13-3, 2-1) to the Marriott Center Tuesday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Iowa State vs. BYUodds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
BYU is No. 19 and Iowa State comes in at No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
The Cougars beat the UCF Knights Saturday 63-58, yet they failed to cover as 5.5-point road favorites. BYU is 11-5 against the spread (ATS) on the season but 0-3 ATS in conference play. The Cougars are 0-1 straight up and ATS in conference play at home, losing 71-60 to Cincinnati on Jan. 6 despite closing as 10-point favorites. They are led by G Jaxson Robinson, who is averaging 14.3 points per game (PPG).
The Cyclones beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 66-42 Saturday, covering as 12-point home favorites. They are 10-5-1 ATS on the season and 2-1 ATS in Big 12 play, going 2-0 ATS at home and 0-1 ATS on the road in conference play. Iowa State is led by G Tamin Lipsey, who is averaging 14.8 PPG.
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Iowa State at BYU odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Iowa State +162 (bet $100 to win $162) | BYU -196 (bet $196 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Iowa State +4.5 (-110) | BYU -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Iowa State at BYU picks and predictions
Prediction
BYU 71, Iowa State 68
Moneyline
PASS.
The underdog play is worth a look here, but backing Iowa State on the spread gives better value.
Against the spread
BET IOWA STATE +4.5 (-110).
The Cyclones beat No. 5 Houston 57-53 at home on Jan. 9. They have a quality team that has consistently covered in conference play, going 2-1 ATS in the 3 battles. Iowa State is 5-2-1 ATS in its last 8 games and 1-1 ATS on the road.
BYU has been a favorite twice in Big 12 action and covered in neither. It is 0-3 ATS in Big 12 action and 2-3 ATS as a favorite of 1-10. Considering the differences in conference games so far, back IOWA STATE +4.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 144.5 (-110).
BYU is 5-11 O/U on the season and 0-3 O/U in conference play. It has scored 63 or fewer in 2 of its last 3 games and has allowed 71 or fewer in 2 of 3 conference games. It is 3-6 O/U at home.
Iowa State is 9-7 O/U on the season but also 0-3 O/U in conference play, scoring 66 or fewer in all 3 Big 12 games while having yet to allow more than 71. Back UNDER 144.5 (-110).
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