| MATCHUP | Tennessee State Tigers | Iowa State Cyclones |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-9 | 27-7 |
| Spread | +24.5 -110 | -24.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +2200 | -8000 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-112) | Under 148.5 (-108) |
| Where | Iowa State Stadium | |
| When | Friday, March 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:50 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBS | |
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
The Tennessee State Tigers beat UT Martin and Morehead State. Tennessee State has won 6 straight games.
The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 80.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 17.6 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Travis Harper II is averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dante Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Antonie Lorick III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat Texas Tech and lost to Arizona. Iowa State has split its last 8 games.
The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 81.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 65.2 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 17.1 points and 0.9 assists, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey is the third double-digit scorer and Blake Buchanan is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 11 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Tennessee State has lost each of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win
- Tennessee State has won nine of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee State’s last five games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Six of Iowa State’s last seven NCAA Tournament games against a lower seed have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.3).
- Iowa State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (97.1).
- Tennessee State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.7).
- Tennessee State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.86).
Tennessee State vs Iowa State Prediction
Tennessee State is a fast-paced team that can score at an above average clip but I’m not sure that’s the style you want to play with Iowa State. If the offense isn’t efficient, this has blowout written all over it. There’s a serious talent gap between these teams; Iowa State is more battle-tested and is 21-13 ATS on the season. Under the 2026 calendar, Iowa State is 8-2 ATS as a double-digit favorite and has won those games by an average of 22.9 points. This line is tight but I’m going to side with the Cyclones in a blowout.