UCF vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCF vs Iowa State

The UCF Knights battle the Iowa State Cyclones, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

We’re not sure that UCF and Iowa State will reach a certain points threshold. Our prediction is to take the -110 that there are Under 156.5 points.

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UCF Knights were beaten 84-77 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Arizona Wildcats.

Iowa State Cyclones were beaten last game and this was on the road. Cincinnati Bearcats claimed a 79-70 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iowa State triumphed 77-65 when they last played UCF. In the previous 3 H2H meetings, Iowa State have won every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	16-2	1541	1170	371	12-0	4-2	2L
UCF	14-3	1449	1290	159	11-2	3-1	1L

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UCF vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks

Step into UCF vs Iowa State with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 156.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -110.

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Key UCF vs Iowa State stats:

• The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 UCF games.
• The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 UCF games.
• The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 Iowa State games.
• The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Iowa State games at home.

Under 156.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UCF 67 - 85 Iowa State

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Cyclones on the correct score lines. For example, a 85-67 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

UCF 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Iowa State are red-hot -1250 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning this college game. At +740, UCF are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

13.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 156.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 156.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

UCF

+740

Iowa State

-1250

Point Spread

UCF +13.5

-108

Iowa State -13.5

-112

Total Points

Under 156.5

-110

Over 156.5

-110

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UCF Stats

Iowa State Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 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

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 164.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.50 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 64.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.80 pts and allowed 61.50 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	18-0	1631	1247	384	12-0	6-0	18W
Houston	17-1	1416	1081	335	13-1	4-0	11W
BYU	16-2	1559	1253	306	12-1	4-1	1L
Iowa State	16-2	1541	1170	371	12-0	4-2	2L
UCF	14-3	1449	1290	159	11-2	3-1	1L
Texas Tech	14-4	1501	1316	185	12-1	2-3	3W
Oklahoma State	14-4	1587	1456	131	12-1	2-3	1W
Kansas	13-5	1404	1215	189	11-1	2-4	2W
West Virginia	12-6	1317	1135	182	12-2	0-4	1W
Colorado	12-6	1497	1390	107	11-3	1-3	3L
Baylor	11-6	1481	1274	207	9-3	2-3	1L
TCU	11-7	1435	1252	183	9-4	2-3	4L
Cincinnati	10-8	1333	1191	142	10-3	0-5	2W
Arizona State	10-8	1447	1453	-6	7-4	3-4	2L
Utah	9-9	1445	1458	-13	9-3	0-6	1W
Kansas State	9-9	1539	1446	93	8-4	1-5	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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