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Iowa State @ Texas Tech

Regular Season Records: Iowa State 20-11; Texas Tech 23-8

What to Know

The Iowa State Cyclones and the #14 Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to clash at 9:30 p.m. ET March 10 at T-Mobile Center in the second round of the Big 12 Conference Tourney. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

The Cyclones came up short against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, falling 75-68. The top scorer for Iowa State was guard Gabe Kalscheur (18 points).

Meanwhile, Texas Tech was just a bucket short of a victory on Saturday and fell 52-51 to the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Forward Kevin Obanor put forth a good effort for the losing side as he dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.

Iowa State is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 8-4 against the spread when expected to lose.

A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: Iowa State ranks 24th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 62.7 on average. As for Texas Tech, they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.50%, which places them ninth in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: T-Mobile Center -- Kansas City, Missouri
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Red Raiders are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Cyclones, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Red Raiders as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Texas Tech have won eight out of their last 14 games against Iowa State.

  • Jan 18, 2022 - Texas Tech 72 vs. Iowa State 60
  • Jan 05, 2022 - Iowa State 51 vs. Texas Tech 47
  • Mar 04, 2021 - Texas Tech 81 vs. Iowa State 54
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Texas Tech 91 vs. Iowa State 64
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Texas Tech 87 vs. Iowa State 57
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Texas Tech 72 vs. Iowa State 52
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Texas Tech 80 vs. Iowa State 73
  • Jan 16, 2019 - Iowa State 68 vs. Texas Tech 64
  • Feb 07, 2018 - Texas Tech 76 vs. Iowa State 58
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Iowa State 70 vs. Texas Tech 52
  • Feb 20, 2017 - Iowa State 82 vs. Texas Tech 80
  • Dec 30, 2016 - Iowa State 63 vs. Texas Tech 56
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Texas Tech 85 vs. Iowa State 82
  • Jan 06, 2016 - Iowa State 76 vs. Texas Tech 69

Injury Report for Texas Tech

  • Sardaar Calhoun: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Ethan Duncan: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Iowa State

  • Tre King: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)