#17 BYU vs #12 Iowa State Free Pick and Prediction – March 13

#17 BYU vs #12 Iowa State Free Pick and Prediction – March 13

πŸ€ NCAAB Matchup! Can BYU cover 3.5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!

Today, #12 Iowa State face off against #17 BYU in an NCAAB matchup at 12:30 PM EST. Bovada has BYU as +3.5 favorites with a total of 146 points. Who will come out on top in this NCAA clash? Let’s break down the stats.

Game Details

  • Matchup: #12 Iowa State @ #17 BYU
  • Date/Time: March 13, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
  • Venue: BYU Home Arena
  • Broadcast: TBD

Current Betting Lines (Bovada)

TeamSpreadTotal
Iowa State-3.5 (-105)O 146
BYU3.5 (-115)U 146

Team Comparison and Key Stats

Iowa State (Away)

  • Record: 24-8-0 (75.0% )
  • Team Ranking: #7
  • Team Rating: 21.1
  • ATS: 19-13-0 (59.4% )
  • Over/Under: 13-19-0 (40.6% to Over)
  • Away PPG: 75.7
  • Away Opponents PPG: 71.4

BYU (Home)

  • Record: 23-8-0 (74.2% )
  • Team Ranking: #22
  • Team Rating: 16.9
  • ATS: 19-12-0 (61.3% )
  • Over/Under: 18-13-0 (58.1% to Over)
  • Home PPG: 85.9
  • Home Opponents PPG: 64.6

Team Statistics Comparison

CategoryIowa State (Away)BYU (Home)
Season Record24-8-023-8-0
Win Rate75.0%74.2%
Points Per Game80 (#34🟒)81.4 (#22🟒)
Offensive Efficiency1.109 (#46🟒)1.145 (#16🟒)
Defensive Efficiency0.932 (#11🟒)0.986 (#67)
Turnovers Per Game12 (#209)12.2 (#221)
True Shooting %116.4% (#37🟒)119.0% (#14🟒)
3-Point Shooting %35.5% (#88)37.0% (#34🟒)
Opponents 3-Point %32.4% (#97)34.3% (#215)
Recent PPG (Last 3)7883.3
ATS Record19-13-019-12-0
ATS Cover %59.4%61.3%

Betting Trends and Insights

  • Iowa State is 59.4% ATS in their last 10 road games.
  • BYU has gone Over in 58.1% of their last 10 home games.

Prediction and Free Pick

Prediction: BYU’s edge at home should shine, but BYU keeps it competitive. Our model sees value in this matchup.

Free Pick: BYU 3.5 (-110) – β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Rationale: Extremely strong indicators from home court and efficiency drive this pick.

Model Prediction

  • Projected Winner: BYU by 10.8 points
  • Current Spread: BYU 3.5
  • Pick: BYU 3.5
  • Confidence: Strong

Note: This pick shows significant value based on our model.

Conclusion

The Iowa State-BYU clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing BYU 3.5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts belowβ€”happy wagering!

Disclaimer: All predictions are based on statistical analysis and historical data. While we strive for accuracy, please bet responsibly and within your means.

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