NCAAB: Texas Tech vs #10 Iowa State Odds, and Picks (Feb 17)

• Texas Tech pummeled Kansas on Monday, defeating them by a score of 79-50.
• Iowa State took down Cincinnati, 68-59, earning their third consecutive victory.
• These two teams last met on January 30, 2023, in a game that Texas Tech won 80-77.

Selection Sunday is just a month away! Let’s look at the upcoming matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Iowa State Cyclones. Both teams are currently on pace to reach the NCAA Tournament.

How to Watch

• ESPN+

Preview

Texas Tech ended their 3-game losing streak last week with a win over UCF. They carried that momentum and then some into their clash against #6 Kansas, emerging as the victors by nearly 30 points. The victory vaulted an already relatively safe Red Raiders team into essentially an NCAA Tournament lock, barring a complete collapse. They will have another great chance to rise in the standings and on the seed line here.

Iowa State has been scorching-hot as of late. They’ve won 6 of their last 7 games, with the sole loss being a 2-point defeat on the road against Baylor. The Cyclones currently hold a share of 1st place in a stacked Big-12 conference, and have an opportunity to claim the overall top spot on Saturday. They project as a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament as of now, but will aim to ride their stellar defense to an even higher seed.

Prediction

As the NCAA season continues, the Big-12 remains as the premier conference. It’s currently expected to field 10 NCAA Tournament teams, the most of any conference. This matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State should be close and competitive. Both teams are hot right now, but Iowa State has been playing at a consistently high level. Coupled with home-court advantage, the Cyclones should win here.

NCAAB Picks:

• Iowa State 76, Texas Tech 69 )