<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Runnin' Utes versus the Cyclones? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Iowa State is favored to win by -18.5 at home vs. Utah.</p><h3>UTAH RUNNIN' UTES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Utah at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Runnin' Utes Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Utah's season record dropped to 8-5 after a 93-65 home loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. The Utes entered the game as +3 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>Utah trailed 47-36 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Utah's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong 55.2% shooting inside the arc (16/29). However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 23 attempts (26.1%), and their free-throw shooting was also lacking at 57.7% (15/26).</p> <p>On the offensive glass, the Utes grabbed 13 rebounds, and they dished out 15 assists. Darrion Williams led the team with 19 points and 9 assists, while Federiko Federiko shot 77.8% from the field, scoring 14 points. Christian Anderson was efficient from deep, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 13 points, while Elijah Hawkins connected on 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, contributing 12 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Even with Utah holding their opponent to 42% shooting, the Runnin' Utes gave up 93 points in their last game. They allowed 55% shooting from inside the arc, with the other team hitting 16 of their 29 two-point attempts.</p> <p>Utah did manage to limit the damage from three-point range, where their opponent shot just 26%, making 6 of 23 attempts. However, the Runnin' Utes sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 15 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Cyclones Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Cyclones improved to 12-1 on the season with a 74-55 win over Baylor on Saturday. Iowa State, playing at home, entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 33-25 at halftime, the Cyclones scored 41 points in the second half while holding Baylor to 30. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 152.5 over/under line.</p><p>Iowa State's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 21 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.2%, and they connected on 16 of 24 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line.</p> <p>Jeremy Roach and Keshon Gilbert each scored 16 points, with Gilbert also grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Milan Momcilovic hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep, while Josh Ojianwuna contributed 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting, also pulling down 10 boards.</p><p>Even though Iowa State gave up 55 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field, including 50% on two-point attempts. The Cyclones also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 66%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa State allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponents shooting 47% from deep. The Cyclones also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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