Iowa State vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa State vs Texas Tech
The Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 11:30 on Thursday, March 12.
We’re happy to get with Texas Tech against the spread. -110 is available that they are able to cover +5.5 against Iowa State and that looks more than reasonable.
Iowa State Cyclones won their previous game which was at home. It was a 91-42 triumph against Arizona State Sun Devils.
Texas Tech Red Raiders were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 82-76 reverse against Brigham Young Cougars.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Texas Tech won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 82-73 triumph when facing Iowa State. Texas Tech have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
Iowa State vs Texas Tech Prediction & Picks
We cover the key Iowa State vs Texas Tech betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
The market might have underrated Texas Tech in this college contest and -110 makes lots of appeal considering they are +5.5 on the spread. Back the underdogs to cover the line.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.
Key Iowa State vs Texas Tech stats:
Texas Tech +5.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State) can be wagered to score Over 17.5 points at +103. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.
Latest Milan Momcilovic Player Prop Odds
Jaylen Petty (Texas Tech) can be backed to register Over 1.5 assists at -143. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.
Latest Jaylen Petty Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Texas Tech to cover the +5.5 spread, Under 143.5 on the total and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State) to score Over 17.5 points.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
70
-
69
Texas Tech
For a fun bet, consider backing the Cyclones to claim a 70-69 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.
Iowa State vs Texas Tech 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.
With a 71% chance of securing victory, Iowa State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -250. Texas Tech are the underdogs at +202 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 143.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 143.5, there are odds of -110.
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The favorite to land the most baskets is Joshua Jefferson. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -118 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 28/02 2026 Texas Tech 82 Iowa State 73
- NCAAB: 11/01 2025 Iowa State 85 Texas Tech 84
- NCAAB: 17/02 2024 Texas Tech 74 Iowa State 82
- NCAAB: 31/01 2023 Iowa State 77 Texas Tech 80
- NCAAB: 11/01 2023 Texas Tech 50 Iowa State 84
- NCAAB: 11/03 2022 Iowa State 41 Texas Tech 72
- NCAAB: 19/01 2022 Iowa State 60 Texas Tech 72
- NCAAB: 06/01 2022 Texas Tech 47 Iowa State 51
- NCAAB: 05/03 2021 Iowa State 54 Texas Tech 81
- NCAAB: 09/01 2021 Texas Tech 91 Iowa State 64
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Iowa State Stats
Texas Tech Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 137.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 143.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 65.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 68.90 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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