Iowa State and TCU to Face Off in Highly Anticipated Basketball Game in Texas

Game outlook

In this content, two ranked opponents will face off in a basketball game in the state of Texas in hopes of securing a victory. Iowa State recently suffered a 87-72 loss on the road against #20 BYU, failing to cover the 4.5-point underdog line. TCU also faced defeat, losing 81-77 on the road against Cincinnati and failing to cover the three-point underdog line. In their head-to-head history, Iowa State holds a slight advantage with a 15-14 record against TCU and has won the past three meetings, including a 70-59 home victory on February 15, 2023. TCU is currently the favored team, opening at -4, and the current line stands at TCU -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cyclones +150 | Horned Frogs -180

Spread: Cyclones +3.5 (-110) | Horned Frogs -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that TCU will win straight-up is 64%.

Iowa St. Cyclones

Iowa State recently suffered a significant loss to #20 BYU after a successful stretch of wins. The team's overall record is 13-4 and they currently hold a 2-2 conference mark, tied for fifth in the AAC. In their game against BYU, Iowa State struggled in the first half but managed to stay within four points at halftime. However, they couldn't recover after giving up an 8-0 run in the second half. Despite shooting 44.1% from the field and having Keshon Gilbert lead the team with 16 points, the Cyclones were unable to close the gap and ended up losing to BYU. Offensively, Iowa State has been performing well throughout the season, averaging 81.1 points per game, which ranks them 43rd overall. They also excel in rebounding, with an average of 36.4 boards per game, and distributing the ball, averaging 17.6 assists per game. Defensively, the Cyclones are ranked 5th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing an average of only 60.1 points per game. Key players for Iowa State include Milan Momcilovic, Keshon Gilbert, Tamin Lipsey, Tre King, and Curtis Jones, who contribute double-digit scoring figures. The team is shooting 48.8% from the field this season and averages 6.4 three-pointers per game. They have room for improvement at the free throw line, where they shoot 70.2% as a team. In terms of rankings, Iowa State holds a power ranking of 145 and is ranked 45th in offense and 5th in defense. Their record for the season is 13-4, with an 11-6 ATS record. Their offensive statistics include shooting 48.81% from the field and making 70.22% of their free throws. They also average 34.73% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Iowa State allows opponents to shoot 38.77% from the field and 71.38% from the free throw line. They allow 33.17% of three-pointers and average 31.24 defensive rebounds per game. Overall, Iowa State has shown strength in offense, defense, and rebounding, but their recent loss to BYU highlights some areas for improvement. Something about #3's tossing long scoring passes. @TaminLipsey 🤝 @RoccoBecht #Cyclones | #C5C pic.twitter.com/FBvtXDmm3i