Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/10/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Venue:  Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA 

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  TTU +6, ISU -6; Over/Under:  128.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  TTU +6, ISU -6; Over/Under:  128.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  TTU +6, ISU -6; Over/Under:  128.5 points

 

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  10-5 (0-3) (10th place, Big 12)

Iowa State Cyclones:  12-2 (3-0) (3rd place, Big 12)

 

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Texas Tech Red Raiders:  2-3  last 5

Iowa State Cyclones:  5-0  last 5

 

Texas Tech is coming into this game with a 10-5 record overall and they are 0-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 0-3 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the TCU Horned Frogs, the Kansas Jayhawks, and the Oklahoma Sooners in their last game. De'Vion Harmon led the team in points in that game with 23 while Kevin Obanor was next on the team with 15 points. De'Vion Harmon led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Kevin Obanor and Jaylon Tyson each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 36.8% from the field, 11.1% from 3-point range, and 76% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 63.9 PPG against them. Texas Tech has an ATS record of 5-9-1 this season and their O/U record is 9-6.

 

 

Iowa State is coming into this game with a 12-2 record overall and they are 8-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 3-0 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the McNeese State Cowboys, the Western Michigan Broncos, the Baylor Bears, the Oklahoma Sooners, and the TCU Horned Frogs in their last game. Gabe Kalscheur led the team in points in that game with 15 while Tre King was next on the team with 12 points. Gabe Kalscheur and Jaren Holmes each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Osun Osunniyi and Caleb Grill each led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 52.5% from the field, 25% from 3-point range, and 33.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 70.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 58.2 PPG against them. Iowa State has an ATS record of 9-5 this season and their O/U record is 4-10.

The current betting odds have Texas Tech listed as a 6 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Texas Tech has a 10-5 record this season but they haven't been great lately going on a bit of a losing skid and now find themselves at the bottom of the Big 12 with a 0-3 conference record. They just played 2 tough games at home which they lost and now go on the road where they have lost their only road game played this season, but their last few losses have been very close and they will still put up a fight here. Iowa State has been having a good year with a 12-2 record and they are undefeated in 8 home games too. They are also undefeated in their 3 conference games but their last 2 wins were both within 3 points and they aren't going to blow this Texas Tech team out here. Iowa State plays a very defensive style so there won't be a ton of points in this game but Texas Tech will be able to do enough here to keep this game close in another close one for Iowa State here. The best way to place a bet here is on Texas Tech to cover the spread in this game.

 

Texas Tech Iowa State Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Iowa State 66 Texas Tech 63.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders: 5-10 ATS in all games. 11-22 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite. 27-19 OVER as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick.

Iowa State Cyclones: 64-29 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick. 23-17 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road underdog. 94-61 OVER off a win against a conference rival.

 

 

Texas Tech Red Raiders:  D. Batcho (F) Ques Tues - Finger. K. Allen (F) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. P. Isaacs (G) Ques Tues - Concussion. F. Aimaq (F) Mid Jan - Foot.

Iowa State Cyclones:  A. Kunc (F) Out indefinitely - Finger. J. Williams (G) out for season - Achilles.

 

 

“We are excited to add KyeRon to our program. He is a very talented scorer, and rebounder who we think will be able to add a lot to our team next season. He’ll be able to join us soon and become a big part of our program this season. I’m looking forward to seeing him compete with our guys during practice this season and what he’ll bring to our team next year.” - Mark Adams on recruiting KyeRon Lindsay to the team for next year.

 

 

"We really believe that the team that’s more together is going to find a way to win those close games, however you have to do that." - T.J. Otzelberger on his team after their win against TCU in their last game.

 

 

 

D. Batcho 

D. Harmon 

P. Isaacs 

K. Obanor 

J. Tyson

 

C. Grill 

J. Holmes 

A. Kunc 

T. Lipsey 

O. Osunniyi

 

 

PPG: K. Obanor (16.4)

APG: D. Harmon (3.7)

Reb/G: D. Batcho (8.2)

 

PPG: J. Holmes (13)

APG: T. Lipsey (4.5)

Reb/G: A. Kunc (5.9)

 

Coaches:

Texas Tech Red Raiders: Mark Adams (2nd season)

Iowa State Cyclones: T.J. Otzelberger (2nd season)