Alcorn State vs Iowa State Prediction 12/3/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alcorn State vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview

The Alcorn State Braves are 1-8 this season after they lost to Louisiana Tech by a score of 83-58 in their last game. Alcorn State trailed 37-30 at halftime and only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 39% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 48% on free throws in the game. Tycen McDaniels led Alcorn State with 11 points and three rebounds, while Davian Williams added nine points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Alcorn State defeated Indiana State by a score of 81-74, but did lose to Oklahoma by a score of 72-53 before that. The Braves have scored 66.3 points per game with 30.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 85.7 points against per game this season. Shane Lancaster is averaging 10.9 points and 1.2 assists per game, while Davian Williams is averaging 9.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Braves. Alcorn State is shooting 43.6% from the field, 61.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 7-0 this year after they defeated Syracuse by a score of 95-64 in their last game. Iowa State led 35-34 at halftime and scored 60 points in the second half to pull away with the blowout win. The Cyclones shot 59% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Milan Momcilovic led Iowa State with 24 points and five rebounds, while Killyan Toure added 19 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated Creighton by a score of 78-60 and St. John’s by a score of 83-82. The Cyclones have scored 91.1 points per game with 37.0 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.0 points against per game this season. Tamin Lipsey (questionable) is averaging 18.4 points and 5.2 assists per game, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Iowa State is shooting 52.7% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last 28 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Iowa State has won each of its last 19 night games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Alcorn State has lost the first half in 18 of its last 19 road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Alcorn State’s last seven road games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Fifteen of Iowa State’s last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Alcorn State vs Iowa State Prediction 

Iowa State has started the season with a 7-0 record and they will be at home for this contest. The Cyclones are coming off of three great wins last week, despite being without their leading scorer for two of them. Iowa State is shooting 53% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in four of their last five. Alcorn State is just 1-8 on the season and they are shooting 44% from the field. The Braves have some ugly numbers when looking at the stats, but only lost to Oklahoma by 19 points and LSU by 26 points. Take Alcorn State and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Alcorn State +41.5