Iowa State vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa State vs BYU
The Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Brigham Young Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, February 21.
It’s time to go for Iowa State against the spread, especially with a -3.5 line at odds of -104. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved when they play BYU.
Iowa State Cyclones won their previous game which was at home. It was a 70-67 triumph against Houston Cougars.
Brigham Young Cougars were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 75-68 reverse against Arizona Wildcats.
Head-to-Head Statistics
BYU have beaten Iowa State in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 88-85 (OT) and followed up with a 96-92 home win. We’ve seen three BYU wins in the past 4 meetings between the teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa State vs BYU Prediction & Picks
We dive into the top Iowa State vs BYU betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Iowa State should be able to cover the -3.5 line in this college contest. We’re confident of a strong showing and betting the favorites against the spread is the best play at odds of -104.
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Key Iowa State vs BYU stats:
Iowa State -3.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) can be wagered to secure Over 4.5 assists at -200. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists total and landing our Overs bet.
Latest Joshua Jefferson Player Prop Odds
Killyan Toure (Iowa State) can be wagered to secure Over 2.5 rebounds at -141. The Player Rebounds line looks really attractive when it comes to having an Overs bet.
Latest Killyan Toure Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Iowa State -3.5, Under 154.5 and Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) to get Over 4.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
78
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70
BYU
A 78-70 win for the Cyclones is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
Iowa State vs BYU Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Iowa State are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. Brigham Young Cougars are the underdogs at +132 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 154.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 154.5 can find odds of -110 available.
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AJ Dybantsa is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -111 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -116 that he goes Under.
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Iowa State Stats
Brigham Young Cougars Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 155.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 165.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 155.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 83.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.70 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
|
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
|
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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