Iowa State Cyclones vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Matchup

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

Mississippi Valley State vs Iowa State Prediction

The Delta Devils and Cyclones are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Iowa State as the -46 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.

Mississippi Valley State vs. Iowa State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Iowa State Cyclones
Where: Ames at Hilton Coliseum
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds IOWAST -46, MSVLST +7500 | IOWAST -100000 O/U 133.5

Delta Devils Preview: Will the Delta Devils Find a Way to Win in Ames?

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Records

Mississippi Valley State finished last season with a 1-29 overall record, going 1-16 in SWAC play. They were 1-7 at home, losing by an average of 10.1 points per game, and went winless in 22 road games, with a -27.5 average scoring margin.

The Delta Devils were 11-19 against the spread, including a 10-12 mark on the road. They were underdogs in all 30 games, and their average over/under line was 135.2 points per game, with their games averaging 134.1 points per contest.

Delta Devils Offense Breakdown

Mississippi Valley State averaged 55.5 points per game last season, ranking 306th in possessions per game (64.2). They struggled with shooting, finishing 400th in field goal percentage (38%) and 405th in effective field goal percentage (42%). The Delta Devils made 4.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 29% from beyond the arc, placing 397th in three-point percentage.

Guard Donovan Sanders, who averaged 10.5 points, 2.8 assists, and 3 rebounds per game last season, returns as the team's top offensive player. Kendal Parker, who played in 31 games and averaged 4.1 points and 1.8 rebounds, also returns to the lineup.

Delta Devils Team Defense

Mississippi Valley State struggled defensively last season, allowing 77.7 points per game, which ranked 305th in the nation. Opponents shot 37.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Delta Devils 449th in three-point defense. They also gave up 22.9 free-throw attempts per game, ranking 313th in that category.

On a positive note, Mississippi Valley State averaged 6.6 steals per game, ranking 167th nationally. However, they had just 2.3 blocked shots per game, placing them 336th in the country.

Cyclones Preview: Do the Cyclones Have What it Takes at Home?

Iowa State Cyclones Records

The Cyclones finished last season with a 27-7 overall record, going 16-5 in Big 12 play. At home, they were nearly unbeatable, posting a 20-1 record and winning by an average of 21.9 points per game. On the road, they were 7-6 with a +1.9 scoring margin.

Against the spread, Iowa State went 22-10, including a 7-5 mark on the road. As the favorite, they were 22-3 straight-up and 16-8 ATS. They were 5-4 straight-up as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 137.6 points, and their games averaged 136.9 points, leading to a 16-18 O/U record.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

Last season, Iowa State averaged 75.6 points per game, ranking 331st in possessions per game with 64.4. They shot 46% from the field, placing 105th, and their effective field goal percentage was 51%, ranking 157th. The Cyclones made 6.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, and attempted 18.7 threes per game, ranking 305th. From the free-throw line, they made 14.7 per game, ranking 119th.

Returning for the Cyclones are guards Keshon Gilbert and Nate Heise. Gilbert averaged 13.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.5 rebounds in 34 games last season. Heise, who played 32 games, averaged 13.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.

Cyclones Team Defense

Last season, Iowa State was one of the best defensive teams in the country, allowing just 61.3 points per game, which ranked 5th in the nation. They were also 2nd in steals, averaging 10.4 per game.

Opponents shot 31.2% from three-point range against the Cyclones, placing them 152nd in that category. Iowa State allowed 18.1 free throws per game, ranking 158th, and averaged 3.1 blocked shots per game, which was 236th in the nation.

Delta Devils vs Cyclones Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Delta Devils last ten road games, the team averaged 56 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 0-10 straight-up.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Iowa State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 62 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Delta Devils have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
As the betting favorite, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.