TCU vs Iowa State Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The TCU Horned Frogs are visiting the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, February 8th at the James H. Hilton Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction. We will examine:

The Iowa State Cyclones’ recent form and player performance

The TCU Horned Frogs’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Iowa State Cyclones

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the TCU Horned Frogs

Recent betting trends in games played between TCU Horned Frogs and Iowa State Cyclones

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones game

Iowa State Cyclones Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have a 17-5 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the Big 12. The Cyclones are coming off 52-69 loss to Kansas. The Cyclones are 12-10 against the spread, and 10-12 in over/under, while having a 11-1 home record.

Offensively, Iowa State is averaging 81.6 points per game, which is 30th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.6 points per game (69th). The Cyclones shoot 47.8% from the field, which is the 44th-best in the nation, and 34.1% from beyond the arc (162nd). The Cyclones shoot 74.4% from the free-throw line (92nd) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (110th).

Curtis Jones leads Iowa State in scoring with an average of 17.4 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Keshon Gilbert adds 15 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a team-high 4.3 assists per game.

TCU Horned Frogs Preview

The TCU Horned Frogs have a 12-10 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big 12. TCU is coming off a 65-60 win over West Virginia. The Horned Frogs are 8-14 against the spread, and 6-15-1 in over/under, while having a 1-5 road record.

Offensively, TCU is averaging 68.5 points per game, which ranks 308th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.1 points per game (62nd). The Horned Frogs shoot 42.2% from the field (311th) and 31.2% from beyond the arc (314th). The Horned Frogs shoot 64.6% from the free-throw line (350th) and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game (258th).

Noah Reynolds leads TCU in scoring with an average of 12.7 points and a team-high 3.2 assists, while Vesean Allette adds 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won 29 of its last 30 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• TCU has lost eight of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in 25 of its last 26 day games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win

• TCU has won five of its last six day games.
• Iowa State has lost each of its last three games.
• Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.

TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction

Iowa State has won their last 5 meetings against TCU and is 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 4-1 in their last 4 meetings with Iowa State, and in their most recent meeting last season, Iowa State won 71-59 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, Iowa State is coming as a -16.5 home favorites. Iowa State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record, and have been almost perfect at home, while TCU has only one win in their six road games. Both teams are 16-4 to the under in their last 20 games combined, as both teams boast elite defenses, ranking in the top 70 of the nation. I expect a low-scoring affair, so take the under.