Iowa State vs. UCF Predictions - January 21

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The Iowa State Cyclones (15-2, 5-1 Big 12) will look to extend an eight-game home win streak when they square off against the UCF Knights (12-5, 3-3 Big 12) on January 21, 2025 at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Tuesday's matchup between the Cyclones and the Knights features the Cyclones as heavy 15.5-point favorites. A 150.5-point over/under is set for the game.

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Iowa State vs. UCF Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Game time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Ames, Iowa
  • Arena: James H. Hilton Coliseum
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Iowa State vs. UCF Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Iowa State (-15.5)
  • Moneyline: Iowa State (-2500), UCF (+1060)
  • Total: 150.5 points

Pick ATS:UCF (+15.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (150.5)
  • Prediction: Iowa State 83, UCF 70

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Iowa State vs. UCF Comparison

Iowa State Rank Iowa State Stat UCF Stat UCF Rank
22nd 83.8 Points Scored 78.9 83rd
35th 65.2 Points Allowed 77.4 313th
68th 16.0 Assists 14.5 134th
48th 10.1 Turnovers 12.1 247th
15th 49.2% Field Goal % 42.1% 309th
51st 40.6% Field Goal % Allowed 44.2% 231st

Iowa State Key Players

  • Curtis Jones leads the Cyclones in scoring, tallying 17.8 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
  • Joshua Jefferson leads Iowa State in rebounding, averaging 8.3 per game, while Keshon Gilbert leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.7 in each contest.
  • The Cyclones get the most three-point shooting production out of Jones, who makes 2.8 threes per game.
  • The Iowa State steals leader is Tamin Lipsey, who averages 2.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Dishon Jackson, who compiles 1.1 rejections per contest.

UCF Key Players

  • Keyshawn Hall averages 16.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Knights, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
  • UCF's assist leader is Darius Johnson with 4.0 per game. Johnson also averages 14.8 points per game and tacks on 3.6 rebounds per game.
  • Johnson makes 2.5 three-pointers per game, the most on the Knights.
  • UCF's leader in steals is Johnson with 2.6 per game, and its leader in blocks is Moustapha Thiam with 2.5 per game.

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