The Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) travel to face off against the Auburn Tigers (4-0) on Monday, November 25th. This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui and televised on ESPNU. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Iowa State Cyclones vs Auburn Tigers

The Cyclones Are Coming Off A Win

Iowa State cruised to an 87-52 win over the Jaguars on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, the Cyclones entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -34.5 point spread, and they managed to cover it. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 145.

The Cyclones took control early, leading 49-29 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they outscored the Jaguars 38-23, showcasing strong defense while maintaining their offensive pace.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

The Tigers cruised to a 102-69 win over North Alabama on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, Auburn entered the game as heavy -29 favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Auburn led 50-37 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 52. The game’s total points reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 151.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

Iowa State’s offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, connecting on just 28% of their threes.

Curtis Jones led the way with 20 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 40% clip. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Keshon Gilbert dished out 8 assists.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Auburn’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points while shooting 61.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 75% shooting on two-point attempts and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes.

Johni Broome led the way with 30 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the floor. Denver Jones also contributed, hitting 3 of 5 threes and dishing out 9 assists. Overall, the Tigers finished with 25 assists as a team.

Cyclones Team Defense

Even though Iowa State gave up 52 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts. The Cyclones also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws.

Iowa State’s defense did manage to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to 28% on 7/25 attempts. However, they allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite giving up 52 points, Iowa State allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts (24/37). From beyond the arc, the Cyclones held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts.

At the free-throw line, Iowa State’s opponent went 18/24, hitting 75% of their attempts. The Cyclones also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cyclones vs Tigers Trends

• The Cyclones are 3-1-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• Although Auburn has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 80 points per game in these games.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Cyclones have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-3-1.
• The last ten games that Auburn was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 9-1 straight up.

Cyclones vs Tigers Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Tigers vs. Cyclones matchup, our bet is to grab the Cyclones at +3.5. Even though our projections have the Tigers winning 74-73, we see the Cyclones as the play on the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 146.5, and our model projects the Cyclones and Tigers to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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