Iowa State and Virginia Tech Set to Clash in Close Semi-Finals Battle
On Friday afternoon the Iowa St. Cyclones will be going up against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the semi-finals of the tournament. Both teams have one win each in the all-time
Game outlook
On Friday afternoon the Iowa St. Cyclones will be going up against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the semi-finals of the tournament. Both teams have one win each in the all-time series dating back to 2015. Iowa St. is coming off a 68-64 win over VCU in their quarterfinal matchup on Thursday while Virginia Tech won 82-75 against Boise State in their quarterfinal matchup Thursday night. This game is expected to be close as neither team has won by a large margin in previous matchups. The winner advances to the championship game.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 5:30pm EST
Where: State Farm Field House Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Cyclones -205 | Hokies +170
Spread: Cyclones -5 (-110) | Hokies +5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 67%.
Iowa St. Cyclones
Iowa State rallied after a difficult first half to defeat VCU in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Friday afternoon, improving their record to 5-0. Keshon Gilbert and Tamin Lipsey led the team with 22 points apiece. Iowa State is ranked 10th in offense (averaging 91.25 points per game), 1st in defense (allowing 45.75 points per game), and they shoot 51.1% from the floor and 39.4% from three-point range. They average 39.75 rebounds, 17.4 assists, and 8.75 turnovers per game, and 31.52% field goal defense (first in the NCAAB) and 65.08% free throw defense (ranked #59).