The No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones, boasting a record of 21-2 (8-2 Big 12), are set to face off against the TCU Horned Frogs (14-9, 4-6) on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. With the Cyclones riding a five-game winning streak, including a recent narrow 72-69 victory over the Baylor Bears, Iowa State appears to be in formidable form. In that matchup, forward Milan Momcilovic led the team with 21 points, although the Cyclones fell short of covering the spread as 14.5-point favorites.
On the other side, TCU managed to snap a two-game losing streak by edging out the Kansas State Wildcats 84-82, despite not covering as a 9.5-point favorite. Forward Xavier Edmonds had an impressive performance, recording a double-double with a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds. The Horned Frogs come into this game with a challenging stretch, having no cover in their last three games and a 0-4 record against the spread (ATS) at home.
Historically, Iowa State holds a strong advantage in this series, having won the last eight encounters, including a decisive 82-52 victory last season. The Cyclones now possess an 18-14 lead in their overall series against TCU.
BetMGM Sportsbook provides the following odds for the matchup: Iowa State at -275 on the moneyline (bet $275 to win $100), while TCU is at +220 (bet $100 to win $220). The spread favors Iowa State at -6.5, and the total for the game is set at 146.5.
Experts lean toward Iowa State for the spread, suggesting a potential final score of Iowa State 84, TCU 73. Although the value on the Cyclones to win is considered minimal, their recent performance with a 4-1 ATS over their last five games shows they are playing with confidence. The Cyclones have scored at least 84 points in four of their last five games and are averaging 84.9 points per game, ranking 21st nationally.
As the two teams prepare to clash, spectators can expect an exciting contest filled with high-scoring action, highlighting the Cyclones’ offensive prowess against a struggling Horned Frogs defense. Fans and bettors alike will be keen to see if Iowa State can maintain their winning streak and extend their dominance over TCU.