Grambling State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/6
The Grambling State Tigers will take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The game will be held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is a non-conference game with the Tigers representing the Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Cyclones coming from the Big 12 Conference.
Grambling State enters the game with a 1-0 record, while Iowa State, ranked #16 in the AP poll, also holds a 1-0 record. The spread heavily favors Iowa State at -33.5, indicating expectations of a dominant performance. The over/under for the game is set at 141 points. Fans can look forward to a competitive game as both teams aim to continue their winning starts to the season.
Grambling State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Grambling State Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames IA
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Betting Odds: Grambling State +33.5, Iowa State -33.5, Over/Under 141
Grambling State Tigers Team Preview
The Grambling State Tigers are starting their season, making this game their first of the year. Last season, they had a strong offensive performance with an average of 91 points per game. Their field goal attempts per game stood at 67, and their field goal percentage was 46.3%. These stats show their ability to score and create opportunities on the court.
On the defensive end, the Tigers recorded 18 steals and 10 blocks per game. They also had 15 turnovers and 15 fouls per game. These numbers indicate areas where the team might focus on improving as the season progresses.
Key players for the Tigers include Jimel Lane and Derrius Ward. Lane averaged 15 points and 3 rebounds per game, while Ward added 7 points and 1 rebound. Another player to watch is Antonio Munoz, who scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in their last outing.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones start their season with a clean slate. They hold a 1-0 record so far. This makes them eager to continue their journey in the Big 12 conference.
The team scores an average of 88 points per game, ranking them 113th. They make 12 three-point shots per game, which is 34th in the nation. However, their free throw shooting is an area to improve, as they make only 6 per game.
Key players include Milan Momcilovic, who scored 29 points in the first game. Tamin Lipsey contributed 18 points and 6 rebounds. Joshua Jefferson also made an impact with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Iowa State is favored by -33.5 points. With Grambling State scoring 91 points per game and Iowa State scoring 88, the projected score is Iowa State 88, Grambling State 91. Considering Grambling State’s high scoring ability, taking Grambling State +33.5 is recommended.
For the over/under pick, the total is set at 141 points. The projected combined score is 179 points, with Grambling State’s high scoring and Iowa State’s strong offense. Given these stats, the over 141 is recommended.