UCF vs Iowa State Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Iowa State (18-5) vs. UCF (13-10)
February 11, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: UCF +7.5; Over/Under: 158
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The Iowa State Cyclones and UCF Knights meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. Here’s a UCF vs Iowa State Prediction. This article will include a UCF vs Iowa State Pick.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat TCU, lost to Kansas, and they play Cincinnati, Colorado, and Houston next. The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 81.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Curtis Jones is averaging 17.7 points and 2.2 assists, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 14.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Joshua Jefferson is the third double-digit scorer and Milan Momcilovic is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights lost to Baylor and Cincinnati, and they play Colorado, Oklahoma State, and Utah next. The UCF Knights are averaging 79.7 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 79.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.3 points and 2.5 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the UCF Knights will win
- UCF has won seven of its last eight night games at Addition Financial Arena.
- Iowa State has lost three of its last four games.
- Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won 17 of its last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UCF has lost each of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Forty-nine of Iowa State’s last 54 night games have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Fifty-four of UCF’s last 60 night games at Addition Financial Arena have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCF ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.7).
- UCF ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.2%).
- Iowa State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.6).
- Iowa State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+14.7).
UCF vs Iowa State Injury Report
Iowa State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. UCF will continue to Jaylin Sellers and Cameron Simpson.
UCF vs Iowa State Prediction
The UCF Knights will be up for this game at home with a top-25 team coming to town, and they’re 10-4 SU at home. UCF has lost four straight games and the defense is getting worse. UCF has allowed 90-plus points in three of its last four games. An Iowa State offense that’s top-30 in points and field goal percentage should be drooling about this matchup. If the UCF Knights aren’t capable of getting stops, this game will get away from them rather quickly. I’ll lay the points with Iowa State as the Cyclones win their fifth road game of the season.
