Tennessee State vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee State vs Iowa State
No. 15 Tennessee State Tigers battle No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, with tip-off scheduled for 14:50 on Friday, March 20.
It’s all about Tennessee State to stay ahead of the curve against Iowa State. We really like this wager and the spread of +24.5 looks generous at odds of -110.
The Tennessee State Tigers (23-9, 1st in OVC) won their last game, beating the Morehead State Eagles 93-67 at home.
The Iowa State Cyclones (27-7, 3rd in Big 12) came up just short last time out, losing 82-80 on the road to the Arizona Wildcats.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Tennessee State
|
23-9 | 2577 | 2347 | 230 | 13-2 | 10-7 | 6W |
Tennessee State vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks
We’ve broken down Tennessee State vs Iowa State from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re expecting Tennessee State to keep the scoreline respectable in this college showdown. The spread of +24.5 looks generous at betting odds of -110.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.
Key Tennessee State vs Iowa State stats:
Tennessee State +24.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) can be wagered to have Over 4.5 assists at -110. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists total and landing our Overs bet.
Latest Joshua Jefferson Player Prop Odds
Travis Harper II (Tennessee State) is available at +102 to score Over 13.5 points. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Tennessee State to cover the +24.5 spread combined with Under 148.5. Add in Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) to get Over 4.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
61
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81
Iowa State
We’re going for the Cyclones to claim a 81-61 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.
Tennessee State vs Iowa State 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.
You might not get rich backing Iowa State at -10000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 99% chance of winning this college game. Tennessee State are the underdogs at +3000 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
24.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Under 148.5, then the odds are -112.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Joshua Jefferson is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -111 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -116 when it comes to Under.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Tennessee State Stats
Iowa State Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season 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 |
| Ohio Valley | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tennessee State
|
23-9 | 2577 | 2347 | 230 | 13-2 | 10-7 | 6W |
UT Martin
|
22-11 | 2305 | 2086 | 219 | 13-3 | 9-8 | 1L |
Morehead State
|
20-13 | 2484 | 2466 | 18 | 12-2 | 8-11 | 1L |
Southeast Missouri
|
20-13 | 2460 | 2331 | 129 | 11-5 | 9-8 | 1L |
SIU Edwardsville
|
19-13 | 2271 | 2070 | 201 | 10-6 | 9-7 | 1L |
Lindenwood
|
18-15 | 2566 | 2398 | 168 | 10-5 | 8-10 | 1L |
Tennessee Tech
|
13-18 | 2272 | 2308 | -36 | 8-6 | 5-12 | 2L |
Eastern Illinois
|
13-20 | 2214 | 2321 | -107 | 9-6 | 4-14 | 1L |
Little Rock
|
12-20 | 2257 | 2372 | -115 | 7-6 | 5-14 | 1L |
Southern Indiana
|
7-23 | 2062 | 2212 | -150 | 3-10 | 4-13 | 2L |
Western Illinois
|
4-26 | 1933 | 2334 | -401 | 3-11 | 1-15 | 5L |
- 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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