Iowa State vs. TCU: Odds, Expert Picks, and Predictions
The No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones are set to face off against the TCU Horned Frogs on Tuesday evening. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, starting at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1.
Iowa State vs. TCU: Key Facts
- Iowa State Record: 21 wins, 2 losses (8-2 Big 12)
- TCU Record: 14 wins, 9 losses (4-6 Big 12)
- Current Streak: Iowa State has won 5 consecutive games.
- Prior Matchup: Iowa State leads the series 18-14, winning the last 8 games, including a 82-52 victory last season.
Recent Performances
In their last outing, the Cyclones narrowly defeated the Baylor Bears, winning 72-69. Notably, forward Milan Momcilovic led the team with 21 points. However, they did not cover the spread as a 14.5-point favorite.
TCU is coming off a thrilling 84-82 win against the Kansas State Wildcats. Forward Xavier Edmonds recorded a double-double, contributing 26 points and 10 rebounds, though the Horned Frogs also failed to cover the spread as a 9.5-point favorite.
Odds and Predictions for Iowa State vs. TCU
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, here are the latest odds for the matchup:
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Iowa State -275, TCU +220 |
| Against the Spread (ATS) | Iowa State -6.5, TCU +6.5 |
| Over/Under | 146.5 |
Expert Picks and Betting Insights
Experts predict a score of Iowa State 84, TCU 73. While Iowa State is favored, some analysts indicate minimal value in the moneyline at -275. For bets against the spread, they lean towards Iowa State covering -6.5.
TCU has struggled at home recently, going 0-4 against the spread in their last four games. In contrast, Iowa State has been successful, covering 4 of their last 5 games as a favorite.
Scoring Insights
Iowa State averages 84.9 points per game, ranking 21st nationally. They have scored 95 or more points in two of their last three contests. TCU also shows offensive prowess, averaging 78.9 points per game and scoring over 70 in three of their last four matchups.
Defensively, TCU has struggled, allowing 79 or more points in eight of their last nine games.
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