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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping: Red Raiders vs. Iowa State
- (10-5) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. #25 Iowa State Cyclones (12-2)
- Date: Tuesday January 10th
- Time: 8 ET
- Venue: James H. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Red Raiders +235 | Cyclones -295
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Texas Tech +7 | Iowa State -7 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 128.5
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders look to snap a three-game losing skid in this contest. The Red Raiders are seeking their first conference win in four tries. While they are on a three game losing streak, Texas Tech as not played poorly by any means.
Also, the Red Raiders last three losses have been by a combined 14 points, and while their last loss to Oklahoma at home was a disappointing one, this is still a quality team in a very good conference that needs its first marquee win.
Offense
Texas Tech is averaging 78.4 points a game on the year, but is coming off it’s worst offensive performance of the season. The Red Raiders shot under 40 percent from the field and just 11 percent from deep in the loss to the Sooners.
Indeed, the biggest weakness offensively for Tech this season has been taking care of the ball. The Red Raiders rank 267th in turnover percentage.
As is usually the case, Tech is stout defensively. Mark Adams’ group is in the top 25 in defensive efficiency and forces turnovers at a top 25 rate in college basketball.
Iowa State Cyclones
Being dominated by rival Iowa must’ve lit a fire under the Iowa State Cyclones, as they’ve been on fire since that December 8 loss.
The Cyclones have ripped off five consecutive victories including Big 12 wins over Oklahoma, Baylor and most recently TCU on the road.
Defense
Much like last season and like Texas Tech, Iowa State hangs its hat on defense. Iowa State has yet to post a defensive rating higher than 96 this year and ranks sixth in the country in defensive efficiency.
Basically it can be said Iowa State thrives in chaos, forcing more turnovers than any team in the country. Against a team like Texas Tech, this could be a huge advantage.
Offensively, the Cyclones are also similar to last season in that they aren’t a great shooting team, but do a good job attacking the glass and getting to the basket. Iowa State is averaging 70.6 points per game.
Altogether, they scored 69 points in their last game, making 52.5 percent of their field goals and 25 percent of their three-pointers.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones CBB Betting Trends
- Red Raiders are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss.
Free Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Prediction:
These are two teams that have been going in opposite directions of late, which is exactly why I think this line is a bit inflated and why there is value on Texas Tech. You have to look past just the wins and losses in this instance.
Tech has lost just one game by more than seven points this season and has played five quad one opponents. I think these teams are more evenly matched than the line says even if they are playing in Ames.
All things considered this should be a good defensive battle decided by two or fewer possessions.
Free Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Pick: Texas Tech +5
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