BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Prediction
PublishedMarch 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:March 4, 2025 ,

BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction 3/4/2025

The BYU Cougars (21-8) travel to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (22-7) on Tuesday, March 4th. This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum in Ames and televised on ESPN2. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

BYU Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones

The Cougars Are Coming Off A Win

BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games

BYU improved to 21-8 on the season with a 77-56 win over West Virginia on Saturday, March 1st. The Cougars, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.

BYU led 25-19 at halftime and dominated the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 37.

The Cyclones Are Coming Off A Win

Iowa State Cyclones Recent Game/Games

Iowa State improved to 22-7 on the season with an 84-67 win over Arizona on Saturday. The Cyclones, playing at home, were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 43-30 at halftime, Iowa State scored 41 points in the second half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 151, just under the 151.5-point O/U line.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

BYU put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts (24/40) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (5/15). At the free-throw line, the Cougars shot 63.6% (14/22).

Fousseyni Traore led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 69.2% (9/13) in just 21 minutes. Egor Demin and Javon Small added 15 points each, with Demin hitting 2 of 3 from deep and Small going 3 for 9 from three-point range. BYU finished with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

Iowa State’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. They connected on 52.4% of their three-pointers, hitting 11 of 21 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%.

At the free-throw line, the Cyclones were 19 for 23, good for 82.6%. Tamin Lipsey dished out 8 assists, and Milan Momcilovic hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.

Cougars Team Defense

Despite giving up 56 points, BYU’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (24/40). The Cougars did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to 5/15 shooting from three-point range, or 33%.

BYU sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 attempts for 63%. The Cougars gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cyclones Team Defense

BYU’s defense gave up 56 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 52% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (24/40). They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 14, shooting 63%.

From beyond the arc, BYU held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. They also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cougars vs Cyclones Trends

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Cougars offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 78. BYU posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Across their last three home contests, Iowa State has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 68 points per game.
  • The Cougars have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Iowa State has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.

Cougars vs Cyclones Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Cyclones to win, and have the projected score sitting at 80-67. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Cyclones at -7.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 150.5 and our model has the Cougars and Cyclones finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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