At Addition Financial Arena on Saturday (at 4:00 PM ET), the No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones (22-6, 11-4 Big 12) meet the UCF Knights (15-12, 6-9 Big 12). Players to watch include the Cyclones’ Tamin Lipsey. Iowa State is a small 4-point favorite against UCF when the Cyclones take the court against the Knights on Saturday. A 133.5-point total is set for the game.
Iowa State vs. UCF Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | -4 | 133.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Iowa State (-4) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (133.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score. Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!
Iowa State vs. UCF Stat Rankings
| Iowa State Avg. (Rank) | UCF Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 77.2 (78th) | Points Scored | 72.2 (230th) |
| 62.3 (7th) | Points Allowed | 66.9 (48th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 10.4 (59th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.9 (38th) |
| 6.6 (254th) | 3pt Made | 7.0 (216th) |
| 16.2 (32nd) | Assists | 11.9 (283rd) |
| 10.5 (106th) | Turnovers | 11.5 (207th) |
Iowa State vs. UCF Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Cyclones are 19-8-1 this season.
- As 4-point favorites or more, Iowa State is 14-5 against the spread.
- Out of 28 Cyclones games so far this year, 15 have hit the over.
- A total of 18 times so far this year, Iowa State and its opponent have combined to score more than 133.5 points.
- The average total for Cyclones games this season has been 139.5, 6.0 points higher than the total for this game.
- UCF has beaten the spread 16 times in 27 games.
- As 4-point underdogs or more, the Knights are 6-3 against the spread.
- This year, 15 of Iowa State’s 28 games have hit the over.
- There have been 16 Knights games this year with more than 133.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in UCF’s games this year (133.5) is 5.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.
Best Betting Site For Iowa State vs. UCF
Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!
Iowa State Impact Players
- Lipsey is tops on his team in assists per game (5.2), and also averages 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 2.8 steals (third in the country) and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Keshon Gilbert averages a team-best 13.9 points per contest. He is also putting up 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists, shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.7% from beyond the arc with 1.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Curtis Jones is posting 10.3 points, 2.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds per contest.
- Milan Momcilovic posts 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Robert Jones averages 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
UCF Impact Players
- Darius Johnson is the Knights’ top assist man (3.9 per game), and he puts up 14.4 points and 3.0 rebounds.
- Jaylin Sellers is putting up team highs in points (16.3 per game) and assists (1.1). And he is producing 3.8 rebounds, making 41.7% of his shots from the floor and 31.8% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
- The Knights get 7.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Shemarri Allen.
- Ibrahima Diallo is putting up a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game. And he is contributing 6.1 points and 0.4 assists, making 53.8% of his shots from the field.
- Marchelus Avery is averaging 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, making 40.1% of his shots from the field and 34.1% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per game.
Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.
