Iowa State Cyclones vs Auburn Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Tigers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Tigers are hosting the game at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -3.5 over Iowa State.

IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +3.5

This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like Iowa State at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Are the Cyclones Ready for a Win at Maui?

Iowa State cruised to an 87-52 win over the Jaguars on Monday, November 18th. The Cyclones were heavy favorites at -34.5 and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 139, just under the 145-point O/U line.

Leading 49-29 at halftime, Iowa State kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 38-23 to seal the win.

Iowa State put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, thanks in large part to their 64.9% shooting on two-point attempts (24/37). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% (7/25) of their three-point shots.

The Cyclones were solid at the free-throw line, making 75% of their attempts (18/24), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the team with 20 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Even with Iowa State allowing 52 points, their defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Cyclones allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.

Inside the arc, Iowa State’s opponents shot 64%, making 24 of 37 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 25 shots, good for 28%. At the free-throw line, they went 18/24, shooting 75%. Iowa State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Will the Tigers Win at Lahaina Civic Center?

Auburn improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominant 102-69 win over North Alabama on Monday. The Tigers, who were -29 point favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 151.

Auburn led 50-37 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Lions to 32 points while scoring 52 of their own.

Auburn’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points with a field goal percentage of 61.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 75% shooting on two-pointers (27/36) and 44.4% from beyond the arc (12/27).

Johni Broome led the way with 30 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the field. Denver Jones added 9 assists and hit 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 13 points. The Tigers also dished out 25 assists as a team.

Despite Auburn’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. However, the Tigers allowed a 61% shooting performance, with 39 made field goals on 63 attempts.

Inside the arc, Auburn gave up 27 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 75% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 27 shots, shooting 44%. Auburn also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 70% rate.