BYU vs. Iowa State Odds & Betting Predictions - March 5, 2025

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Cyclone myself into oblivion

The BYU Cougars come into this contest with a record of 21-8, which ranks them 23rd in the nation. The Cougars will be headed to the big dance for the second straight season. BYU has competed at a high level this season in one of the best conferences in college hoops, with a 12-6 record in the Big 12. Kevin Young’s team has won six consecutive games. Richie Saunders leads the Cougars with 15.8 points per game. Iowa State begins the contest ranked 10th in the nation with a record of 22-7. The Cyclones are coming off a statement fifteen-point win over the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday Night. The big news in the win was the Cyclones were back to full strength. Senior Keshon Gilbert played his first game since February 18th. Minnesota native Curtis Jones leads the Cyclones with 16.8 points per game. The Cyclones will control the pace of this contest tonight and pull away with a double-digit victory. Iowa State is finally back to full strength, and when they have been healthy this season, the Cyclones have been a top-five team in college basketball. BYU is one of the nation's better offensive teams, but they have some concerning road splits this season and will continue their road woes tonight in Ames.