The No. 23 BYU Cougars (21-8, 12-6 Big 12) are 8.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a three-game road winning streak when they square off against the No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones (22-7, 12-6 Big 12) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The contest airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The point total is 149.5 for the matchup.
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Iowa State Cover -8.5 vs BYU -113
Iowa State vs. BYU betting lines
- Iowa State moneyline odds to win: -442
- BYU moneyline odds to win: +338
- Spread: Iowa State (-8.5)
- Total: 149.5
Iowa State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Iowa State has fared worse at home, covering nine times in 16 home games, and six times in 10 road games.
- The Cyclones have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in five of 16 home matchups (31.2%). On the road, they have hit the over in four of 10 games (40%).
- Iowa State has played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 14-1, compared to going 4-2 in road games.
Recent trends
- The Cyclones have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 71.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 8.4 points fewer than the 80.2 they’ve scored this season.
- Iowa State’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has given up 69.6 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 67.2 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Cyclones’ last 10 outings have seen them make 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.9% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7.4 makes and 35.4%.
Iowa State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-12-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 9-9-0 (As Favorite: 14-10-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 12-17-0 (Home: 5-11-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 20-3 (Home: 14-1; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (41st in nation) | 41.7 (64th) | 33.2 (110th) | 28.1 (31st) | 15.1 (84th) | 11.5 (217th) |
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BYU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, BYU has been better at home (10-5-0) than away (5-5-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Cougars games have gone over eight of 15 times at home (53.3%), and seven of 10 on the road (70%).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Cougars are scoring 82.2 points per game, 1.2 more than their season average (81.0).
- BYU is ceding 75.6 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 69.4 points allowed.
- In their last 10 games, the Cougars are making 10.8 threes per contest, 0.1 more than their season average (10.7). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (38.2%) compared to their season average (37.4%).
BYU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-11-0 (Home: 10-5-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 14-9-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 16-12-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-6 (Home: 12-2; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (18th in nation) | 42.9 (124th) | 33.3 (94th) | 26.9 (11th) | 17.3 (10th) | 11.0 (162nd) |
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