Syracuse Orange vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

The Syracuse Orange will take on the #15 Iowa State Cyclones at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This non-conference game will begin at 1:00 PM ET and will be broadcasted on TNT. Both teams are looking to add a win to their records in this neutral site game.

Syracuse enters the game with a 4-2 record in the current season. They have been successful at home but will be tested on the road in Las Vegas. Iowa State, ranked 15th, has a perfect 6-0 record. They have shown strength both at home and away, and they will aim to continue their winning streak.

Syracuse Orange vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Syracuse Orange vs Iowa State Cyclones
• Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas NV
• Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
• Betting Odds: Syracuse Spread +8.5 (-110), Iowa State Spread -8.5 (-110), Over/Under 158.5 (-110)

Syracuse Orange Team Preview

The Syracuse Orange have shown a mixed performance in recent games. They faced a challenging schedule, losing to Kansas by 11 points with a score of 71-60. In a close game against Houston, they fell short by 4 points, ending with a score of 78-74.

Offensively, Syracuse averages 80 points per game, ranking them 174th. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.5%, placing them at 35th. Their three-point shooting is less effective, making 6.8 per game, which is 280th in ranking.

Defensively, Syracuse struggles with fouls, committing 17.4 per game. They average 8 steals and 6.4 blocks per game. In terms of betting trends, they have a 66.7% success rate both straight up and against the spread in all games.

Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have shown strong performances in their recent games. They won against Creighton with a score of 78-60. Joshua Jefferson scored 18 points, making 8 out of 17 shots, and grabbed 10 rebounds.

In their game against St. John’s, Iowa State edged out a close win with a score of 83-82. Joshua Jefferson contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Milan Momcilovic was the leading scorer with 23 points, hitting 8 of his 13 shots.

Iowa State’s victory over Stonehill was dominant with a score of 96-57. Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey each scored 23 points. The Cyclones made an impressive 59.3% of their field goals in this game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Iowa State is favored by 8.5 points. With their strong offense, scoring 93 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread against Syracuse. Syracuse scores 80 points per game, which is less than Iowa State. The projected score is Iowa State 92, Syracuse 80.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 158.5 points. Both teams score a lot, with Iowa State at 93 points per game and Syracuse at 80 points per game. The combined projected score is 172 points, so the recommendation is to take the over.