Syracuse vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Syracuse vs Iowa State

The Syracuse Orange battle the Iowa State Cyclones, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Wednesday, November 26.

Under 158.5 points could be on the money for this Syracuse vs Iowa State game. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring contest and the odds of -112 looks like a value bet.

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Syracuse Orange were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Kansas Jayhawks claimed a 71-60 win.

Iowa State Cyclones last game saw them claim a 78-60 home win over Creighton Bluejays.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	6-0	543	391	152	4-0	2-0	6W
Syracuse	4-2	460	362	98	3-0	1-2	2L

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Syracuse vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks

Take on Syracuse vs Iowa State with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are good reasons for anticipating that the points tally will be lower than the line in this college showdown. If you agree with our pick of Under 158.5, you will find -112 available.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Syracuse vs Iowa State stats:

• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 Syracuse games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Syracuse games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Iowa State games at home.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Iowa State games at home.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Iowa State games at home.

Under 158.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 158.5 Points @ -112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse 71 - 83 Iowa State

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Cyclones to enjoy a 83-71 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

Syracuse vs Iowa State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with many sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Iowa State and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 158.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 158.5 can find odds of -112 available.

College basketball fans are spoiled for choice with the wide range of team props and game lines available for every matchup on the schedule. Visit the top sportsbooks to find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Syracuse

-

Iowa State

-

Point Spread

Syracuse +9.5

-108

Iowa State -9.5

-112

Total Points

Under 158.5

-112

Over 158.5

-108

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Syracuse Stats

Iowa State Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 64.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.10 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 65.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	6-0	543	391	152	4-0	2-0	6W
Oklahoma State	6-0	559	446	113	6-0	0-0	6W
Arizona	6-0	513	408	105	4-0	2-0	6W
Colorado	5-0	472	408	64	5-0	0-0	5W
Houston	6-1	533	417	116	5-1	1-0	1L
UCF	6-1	624	558	66	5-1	1-0	5W
Arizona State	6-1	572	525	47	4-1	2-0	4W
Cincinnati	5-1	472	385	87	5-1	0-0	1W
BYU	4-1	436	343	93	4-1	0-0	1W
Baylor	4-1	430	401	29	4-1	0-0	1L
Kansas	5-2	529	440	89	5-0	0-2	2W
West Virginia	5-2	499	422	77	5-0	0-2	2L
Kansas State	5-2	626	563	63	5-0	0-2	2L
Utah	5-2	576	549	27	5-1	0-1	2L
Texas Tech	4-2	493	450	43	4-0	0-2	1L
TCU	3-2	400	318	82	3-2	0-0	1W

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	7-0	655	399	256	6-0	1-0	7W
Louisville	6-0	573	394	179	5-0	1-0	6W
North Carolina	6-0	525	386	139	6-0	0-0	6W
SMU	7-0	649	511	138	7-0	0-0	7W
Virginia Tech	5-0	461	364	97	5-0	0-0	5W
Clemson	6-1	590	454	136	5-0	1-1	3W
California	6-1	591	487	104	6-0	0-1	3W
Georgia Tech	5-1	437	381	56	5-0	0-1	2W
Virginia	5-1	519	404	115	4-0	1-1	1L
NC State	5-1	558	434	124	4-1	1-0	1W
Florida State	5-1	559	422	137	5-0	0-1	3W
Miami	5-1	553	386	167	5-0	0-1	2W
Stanford	4-1	419	358	61	4-1	0-0	1L
Wake Forest	5-2	613	502	111	4-0	1-2	2W
Notre Dame	5-2	547	472	75	5-0	0-2	1W
Syracuse	4-2	460	362	98	3-0	1-2	2L
Pittsburgh	4-3	505	466	39	4-1	0-2	2L
Boston College	3-4	491	465	26	2-3	1-1	2L

• 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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