Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the United Supermarkets Arena. Let’s take a look at Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones. 

Iowa State Looks to be for Real

On paper this looks like one of the most talented Iowa State teams in history and so far this season they have found a ton of success. Iowa State in the last game faced off against Utah and they ended up scoring 82 points and that was enough for the easy victory. Two games ago against Baylor it was much of the same and they were able to secure the 74-55 victory. Guard Keshon Gilbert had a strong game putting up 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. 

Iowa State, on the season, averages 86.3 points while their defense gives up 64.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 33rd. They are averaging 18.5 free throws per game which is 17th in the league. They are also shooting 75.3 percent from the free-throw line, which is 70th in the league. 

Big Opportunity for Texas Tech

This is a big opportunity for Texas Tech as they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Utah they won 93-65 and in the last game against BYU they secured the 72-67 victory. At halftime on the road against BYU they were down, but in the second half they scored 40 points and that was enough for the win. Elijah Hawkins had a huge game, putting up 22 points, five assists, and four rebounds. There were three different players that put up at last 16 points. JT Toppin only scored five points, and they are going to need a bigger game from him here. 

Texas Tech on the  season is averaging 85.4 points while their defense is giving up 65.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league whileh te defense is ranked 46th. If they want a chance to find success, the defense is going to need to be good, and they need to get out of a fast start. If they start out slow, this could end up being a very long game for the squad. Darrion Williams is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 57 percent from the field. 

Why Texas Tech Will Cover Against Iowa State

Texas Tech has won each of its last four games against Iowa State at United Supermarkets Arena.

Iowa State has lost five of its last six games at United Supermarkets Arena.

Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction

Texas Tech is going to find a way to keep this one close. Texas Tech has been playing really well the last couple of games and they are going to continue that success. After all they are averaging 85.4 points per game and even against a good defense they are going to find success. Iowa State’s defense is going to struggle to defend the shots from deep and it will be Texas Tech that will end up getting the job done. Back Texas Tech against the spread here.