Who's Playing

Alabama State @ Iowa State

Current Records: Alabama State 0-3; Iowa State 2-0

What to Know

The Alabama State Hornets will take on the Iowa State Cyclones at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State should still be riding high after a win, while the Hornets will be looking to right the ship.

The game between Alabama State and the Missouri State Bears this past Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Alabama State falling 78-60 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, Iowa State was able to grind out a solid victory over the Oregon State Beavers last Friday, winning 60-50. Guard Gabe Kalscheur (15 points) was the top scorer for Iowa State.

Alabama State is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 3-0 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Hornets are now 0-3 while the Cyclones sit at 2-0. Two last-season numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Alabama State is 355th worst in college basketball in turnovers per game, with 16.2 on average. But Iowa State comes into the contest boasting the 27th most takeaways per game in college basketball at 13. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: James H. Hilton Coliseum -- Ames, Iowa
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Cyclones are a big 19-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Cyclones slightly, as the game opened with the Cyclones as a 21.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Iowa State won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Nov 06, 2018 - Iowa State 79 vs. Alabama State 53