Iowa State Cyclones vs Utah Utes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The Iowa State Cyclones will travel to Salt Lake City to play the Utah Utes on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The game is set to start at 9:00 PM ET at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Iowa State is the favorite, with a spread of -13.5.

Iowa State holds a strong record of 23-4 in the Big 12 conference. Utah, on the other hand, has a record of 10-17. The Cyclones will look to maintain their top form, while the Utes aim for an upset. The game will be broadcast on FS1.

Iowa State Cyclones vs Utah Utes Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Iowa State Cyclones vs Utah Utes
  • Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City UT
  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Iowa State Cyclones Spread: -13.5 (-113), Utah Utes Spread: +13.5 (-112), Iowa State Cyclones MoneyLine: -1460, Utah Utes MoneyLine: +734, Over/Under: 143.5

Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are having a strong season with a record of 23-4. They are ranked #4 in the AP Poll and play in the Big 12 Conference. Their home record is perfect at 18-0, but they are 5-4 on the road.

Offensively, the Cyclones average 83.1 points per game, ranking them 50th. Their field goal percentage is high at 50.3%, placing them 12th. They make 9 three-pointers per game with a 39.5% success rate.

Key players include Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson. Momcilovic averages 17.5 points per game, while Jefferson adds 16.4 points. Tamin Lipsey is another contributor with 13.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Utah Utes Team Preview

The Utah Utes have had a challenging season with a 10-17 record overall. At home, they have performed better, winning 9 out of 17 games. Their conference play in the Big 12 has seen them struggle, especially in away games where they are 1-9.

In recent games, the Utes won against West Virginia with a score of 61-56. However, they faced losses against UCF and Cincinnati. The team averages 75.6 points per game, ranking them 223rd in scoring this season.

Key players for the Utes include Terrence Brown, who averages 20.2 points per game, and Don McHenry, who contributes 17.4 points per game. Keanu Dawes is a strong presence on the boards, averaging 9.2 rebounds per game. Despite their struggles, they have been competitive, especially against the spread, with a 7-3 record in the last 10 games.

BTB Betting Pick

Iowa State is favored by 13.5 points against Utah. Iowa State scores 83.1 points per game, while Utah scores 75.6. Iowa State’s strong shooting and Utah’s lower scoring suggest Iowa State can cover the spread. The projected score is Iowa State 85, Utah 70.

The over/under is set at 143.5 points. Iowa State’s games tend to have high scores due to their effective shooting, while Utah’s games are lower. Combining their average points, the total is projected to reach 155. Therefore, taking the over is recommended.