Iowa State vs BYU Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa State vs BYU prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 22-7 (12-6) this year after they defeated Arizona by a score of 84-67 in their last game. Iowa State led 43-30 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half in the win. The Cyclones shot 50% from the field, 52.4% on three-pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Milan Momcilovic led Iowa State with 17 points and three assists, while Tamin Lipsey added 15 points and eight assists in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Cyclones lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 74-68 and Houston by a score of 68-59. Iowa State has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Big 12 standings with a 12-6 record. Iowa State has scored 80.2 points per game and they have allowed 67.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Curtis Jones is averaging 16.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this year. Iowa State is shooting 47.8% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season. 

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 21-8 (12-6) this season after they defeated West Virginia by a score of 77-56 in their last game. BYU led 25-19 at halftime and added 52 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Cougars shot 52.7% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Fousseyni Traore led BYU with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Egor Demin added 15 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Cougars defeated Arizona State by a score of 91-81 and Arizona by a score of 96-95. BYU has won six games in a row and they are currently tied for fourth in the Big 12 standings with Iowa State with a 12-6 record. BYU has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Richie Saunders is averaging 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Egor Demin is averaging 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this year. BYU is shooting 48.8% from the field, 68.1% on free throws, and 37.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Iowa State will beat BYU

• Iowa State has won each of its last 18 night games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• BYU has lost eight of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last nine night games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Total Points Facts

• Each of BYU’s last five games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Thirty-nine of Iowa State’s last 45 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Iowa State vs BYU Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup ranked in the top 25 and tied in the Big 12 standings with a 12-6 record, so this is a big battle for each side. BYU has won six games in a row and they have scored at least 80 points in four of their last five. The Cougars are shooting nearly 49% from the field this year, but their defense has been inconsistent. Iowa State has lost two of their last three games, but I trust their defense much more. The Cyclones have allowed 68 points or fewer in three of their last four games and they have been very good at home this year. This will be a good measuring stick for BYU to see where they are at heading into the postseason, but I don’t think their defense is going to hold up in this game. Take Iowa State at home here.