Auburn Tigers vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Iowa State vs Auburn NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Maui.

Iowa State vs Auburn Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cyclones and Tigers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Auburn is favored by -3.5 vs. Iowa State.

Iowa State vs. Auburn Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Iowa State Cyclones at Auburn Tigers
Where: Maui at Lahaina Civic Center
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds AUBRN -3.5, IOWAST +143 | AUBRN -176 O/U 146.5

Cyclones Preview: Can the Cyclones Pull the Upset on the Road?

The Cyclones cruised to an 87-52 win over the Jaguars on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, Iowa State entered the game as heavy -34.5 favorites and covered the spread with a dominant performance.

Leading 49-29 at halftime, the Cyclones continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 38-23. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 145.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

Iowa State put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, thanks to a strong 64.9% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 28% of their threes (7/25).

The Cyclones connected on 18 of 24 free throws (75%) and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three, while Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and adding 10 rebounds and 4 assists.

Cyclones Team Defense

Despite Iowa State's defensive struggles, allowing 52 points on 50% shooting, their offense couldn't capitalize for a win. The Cyclones gave up 64% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Iowa State allowed 7 threes on 25 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. The Cyclones also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 75%.

Tigers Preview: Will Auburn Make it Happen at Home?

Auburn cruised to a 102-69 win over North Alabama on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as heavy favorites, laying 29 points, and they covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 151.

Auburn led 50-37 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 52-32.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

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 even more impressive at 71.4%, thanks to 75% shooting on two-pointers and 44.4% from beyond the arc.

Johni Broome led the way with 30 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the field. Denver Jones also stood out, hitting 3 of 5 threes and dishing out 9 assists, while the team as a whole recorded 25 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. However, the Tigers allowed them to shoot 61% from the field, including 75% on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Auburn's defense gave up 12 threes on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws.

Cyclones vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Iowa State has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 66 points per game.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Auburn has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 86 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Through their last five games as the underdog, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 4-0-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Auburn has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.