Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Texas Tech vs Iowa State

The Texas Tech Red Raiders square off against the Iowa State Cyclones, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Our prediction is to snap up the -120 that Iowa State are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -9.5 in their meeting with Texas Tech and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Texas Tech Red Raiders won their previous game which was at home. It was a 80-68 triumph against Cincinnati Bearcats.

Iowa State Cyclones won their last game 75-59. This was a road victory against Utah Utes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iowa State have won the last two matchups versus Texas Tech. It was 82-74 at home before a 85-84 (OT) road win. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Texas Tech wins.

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

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Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Texas Tech vs Iowa State with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Iowa State will gain the upper hand in this college game. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -120, with the -9.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

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Key Texas Tech vs Iowa State stats:

• The -9.5 line has been covered by Iowa State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -9.5 line has been covered by Iowa State in 16 of their last 20 games at home.

Iowa State -9.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Texas Tech 70 - 82 Iowa State

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Texas Tech 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.

At betting odds of -625 with the sportsbooks, Iowa State are regarded as 86% likely to win this college game. The market suggests that Texas Tech are least likely to win at +440.

10.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 144.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Texas Tech

+440

Iowa State

-625

Point Spread

Texas Tech +10.5

-115

Iowa State -10.5

-105

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

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Texas Tech Stats

Iowa State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 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 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.00 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 64.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 62.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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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