The Iowa State Cyclones (20-10, 9-8 Big 12) welcome the eighth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (25-5, 13-4 Big 12) to James H. Hilton Coliseum as the regular season finishes up. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
In their last game, the Cyclones lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 90-75, while the Red Raiders dismantled the Texas Longhorns, 70-51.
The Red Raiders had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.590 (above their season average of 0.537) and had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 16.5). Iowa State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.188 vs. 0.188). Iowa State was lifted by Lindell Wigginton, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Jarrett Culver played well for Texas Tech, contributing 16 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Michael Jacobson led the Cyclones to a 68-64 victory. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Iowa State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Texas Tech. The Cyclones had a rate of 0.232, while the Red Raiders posted a mark of 0.095.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Iowa State takes on the elite defense of Texas Tech. The Cyclones rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while the Red Raiders are first in defensive efficiency.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Iowa State Cyclones Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Texas Tech ranks 240th (19.6).
- The Red Raiders rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Cyclones rank 131st (34.5).
- Texas Tech ranks 14th in blocks per game (4.9) while Iowa State ranks 27th (4.5).
- The Red Raiders rank third in assists allowed per game (9.2) while the Cyclones rank 113th (12.7).
- Iowa State ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Texas Tech ranks 118th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (9.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
- The Cyclones have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Iowa State has defeated opponents by an average of 9.5 points.
