Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26
The Tennessee Volunteers, ranked 23rd in the AP poll, will take on the Iowa State Cyclones, who hold the 6th spot, in a Sweet 16 showdown. This game is part of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament in the Midwest Region. It will be held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Tennessee comes in with a regular-season record of 22-11 and a conference record of 12-8 in the Southeastern Conference. Iowa State finished their regular season with a 27-7 record and went 14-7 in the Big 12 Conference. Both teams aim to advance further in this postseason tournament.
Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Info
- Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
- Teams: Tennessee Volunteers vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames IA
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Tennessee +4.5, Iowa State -4.5, Tennessee MoneyLine +180, Iowa State MoneyLine -218, Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers have a strong presence on the court. They rank 9th in rebounds per game with 42.6. Their offensive play is further highlighted by their field goal attempts, ranking 108th with 61.1 per game.
In the postseason, the Volunteers improve their shooting. They rank 12th in field goal percentage at 52.5. They also rank 15th in 3-point shooting percentage at 45.0, showing their accuracy from long range.
The Volunteers have key players contributing to their performance. Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. Nate Ament adds to the team’s success with 17.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones have a strong offensive game. They score an average of 81.8 points per game, which ranks them 64th. Their effective field goal percentage stands at 56.5, placing them 24th in that category.
In the postseason, the Cyclones have shown improvement. They score 95 points per game, ranking them 5th. Their field goal percentage is 49.6, which is 19th overall.
Key players like Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic contribute significantly. Jefferson averages 16.9 points per game, while Momcilovic averages 17.1 points. Both players have shooting percentages above 47% for the regular season.
BTB Betting Pick
Tennessee is getting +4.5 points against Iowa State. Iowa State has been strong in the postseason, scoring 95 points per game. However, Tennessee’s postseason defense allows only 14 fouls per game, which might keep the game close. The projected score is Iowa State 80, Tennessee 77. Taking Tennessee with the points seems like a safe pick.
The over/under is set at 137.5 points. Iowa State scores 95 points per game in the postseason, while Tennessee scores 78. With both teams having high-scoring offenses, the projected total is 157 points. The over looks like the better choice.