Teams jockeying for position in the Big 12 standings meet when the Texas Tech Red Raiders battle the 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday in Ames, Iowa. The Red Raiders (18-6, 7-4 Big 12), who have won 13 of their past 17 games overall, have won eight of the past 10 matchups against Iowa State. They have not won in Ames, however, since Jan. 9, 2021. The Cyclones (19-5, 8-3 Big 12), who are looking to extend their winning streak to four in a row, are also looking to improve to 15-0 at the Hilton Coliseum.
The game will tip off at noon ET. Texas Tech is averaging 76.4 points per game, while Iowa State averages 78.6. The Cyclones are 7.5-point favorites in the latest Texas Tech vs. Iowa State odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 137.5. Before making any Iowa State vs. Texas Tech picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 15 of the 2023-24 season on a 131-88 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $2,500 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 24-12 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Texas Tech vs. Iowa State and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Iowa State vs. Texas Tech:
- Texas Tech vs. Iowa State spread: Iowa State -7.5
- Texas Tech vs. Iowa State over/under: 137.5 points
- Texas Tech vs. Iowa State money line: Iowa State -340, Texas Tech +264
- TT: The Red Raiders have won 18 of their last 28 games (+8.65 units on ML)
- ISU: The Cyclones have hit the game total over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 units)
- Texas Tech vs. Iowa State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Iowa State can cover
Freshman forward Milan Momcilovic is already making an impact for the Cyclones. In 24 games, all starts, he is averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He has reached double-figure scoring 19 times, scoring a career-high 21 points in a 71-62 loss to Virginia Tech on Nov. 24. He also scored 19 points in a 78-67 home win over Kansas State on Jan. 24.
Senior guard Curtis Jones has done most of his damage off the bench for Iowa State. The transfer from Buffalo has played in 24 games with just one start. Despite that, he is averaging 25.8 minutes of playing time, and 10 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He has scored 11 or more points in each of the last seven games, including an 18-point effort in the win over Kansas State. See which team to pick here.
Why Texas Tech can cover
Sophomore guard Pop Isaacs has been lighting up the scoreboard for the Red Raiders this season. He is averaging 16.5 points, 3.8 assists, 3.1 rebounds and one steal per game. He has reached double-figure scoring in 13 of the last 15 games, including a season-high 32 points in an 85-78 win over BYU on Jan. 20. He also scored 25 points and dished out nine assists in an 85-78 loss at TCU on Jan. 30.
Senior guard Joe Toussaint, who is in his first season with the program after one year at West Virginia and three at Iowa, is averaging a career-high 12.4 points. In a career-high 32.8 minutes per game, he is also averaging 4.2 assists, three rebounds and 1.1 steals. He has scored 11 or more points in two of the past three games, including an 18-point, six-assist effort in a 79-73 loss at Baylor on Feb. 6. He scored a season-high 21 points in a 72-70 win over Northern Iowa in November. See which team to pick here.
How to make Texas Tech vs. Iowa State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 142 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time. You can see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Iowa State vs. Texas Tech, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 24-12 roll on top-ranked college basketball spread picks.
