The Texas Tech Red Raiders will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Cyclones in Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Friday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Texas Tech Red Raiders before tip-off in this one found them as 6-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Iowa State Cyclones are 8-3 overall and 4-4 ATS, while the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 11-1 and 5-4 ATS. As for the betting totals, Iowa State boasts a 2-6 on the OU, and Texas Tech is 6-3.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Iowa State Cyclones rated this week at No. 21 and the Texas Tech Red Raiders sitting at No. 42.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Iowa State's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 84.27 PPG, against a Red Raiders defense that ranks No. 13 at 59.75 PPG. The Cyclones field goal percentage has averaged 46.21% so far, less than the Red Raiders marksmen have achieved on the year, 52.61% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas Tech cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Longwood out of the gym and running up a 91-60 score at United Supermarkets Arena.
The Cyclones blew out Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 88-60 win at Hilton Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas Tech home to West Virginia, Tuesday, January 3rd
Iowa State at Baylor, Wednesday, January 4th