Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/28

The Texas Tech Red Raiders, ranked #16, will take on the #4 Iowa State Cyclones in a Big 12 conference game. This game is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Fans can catch the game on CBS.

The Cyclones are favored by 9.5 points. They have an impressive home record of 18-0 this season. On the other side, the Red Raiders have a balanced record with 21 wins and 7 losses. As the underdog, Texas Tech has a moneyline of +387, while Iowa State’s moneyline is -548.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones
  • Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames IA
  • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
  • Texas Tech Spread: +9.5 (-107)
  • Iowa State Spread: -9.5 (-116)
  • Texas Tech MoneyLine: +387
  • Iowa State MoneyLine: -548
  • Over/Under: 145.5
  • Favorite: Iowa State Cyclones
  • Underdog: Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview

Texas Tech Red Raiders are ranked #16 and play in the Big 12 Conference. They have a record of 21-7 for the 2026 regular season. Their performance at home stands strong with a 16-2 record, while their away record is 5-5.

The Red Raiders score an average of 82 points per game, placing them 68th in scoring. They excel in three-point shooting, making 11.4 per game, ranking 13th in this category. Their field goal percentage is 46.9%, and they have an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%, ranking 31st.

Christian Anderson is a key player, averaging 19.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. JT Toppin leads the team with 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Donovan Atwell adds depth, contributing 13 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a strong season with a record of 24-4. At home, they are undefeated with 18 wins. They are ranked 4th in the AP poll and play in the Big 12 conference.

Offensively, the Cyclones score an average of 82.8 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 50.2, which ranks them 15th. They make about 8.9 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 39.2.

Defensively, the Cyclones have room for improvement in steals and blocks. They average 8.8 steals and 2.9 blocks per game. They keep turnovers low at 10.3 per game, which helps them maintain control during games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Texas Tech at +9.5 is a good choice. Iowa State scores 82.8 points per game, while Texas Tech scores 82.0. The gap between these teams is narrow, making it likely that Texas Tech can stay within the 9.5-point spread.

For the over/under pick, consider taking the over at 145.5 points. Both teams score over 82 points per game, which suggests a high-scoring game. With both teams having strong offensive stats, the total is likely to exceed 145.5 points.