Iowa State vs Tennessee State Predictions & Picks – Cyclones To Tame Tigers In March Madness Clash

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  • Iowa State vs Tennessee State picks for Friday, March 20
  • Game is taking place at Enteprise Center in St Louis, Missouri
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Iowa State vs Tennessee State Predictions & Picks

Iowa State are tipped to cover as they make light work of this first-round matchup.

The Cyclones are one of the most balanced teams in the nation, but the difference-maker has been elite defensive play that has put them top 10 in the country in points allowed per game.

  • Iowa State are 7-0-0 ATS in their games at neutral venues
  • Iowa State are 12-7-0 ATS in their 19 games as a double digit favorite
  • The Under has cashed in 8 of Iowa State’s last 14 games
  • The Under has hit in 7 of Tennessee State’s last 10 games

Head To Head

  • Iowa State lead the all-time series 4-0
  • Iowa State won 84-53 when the two teams last met in November 2009

Iowa State Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-14 Kansas W 74-56 Regular Season
Feb-16 Houston W 70-67 Regular Season
Feb-21 BYU L 69-79 Regular Season
Feb-24 Utah W 75-59 Regular Season
Feb-28 Texas Tech L 73-82 Regular Season
Mar-02 Arizona L 57-73 Regular Season
Mar-07 Arizona State W 86-65 Regular Season
Mar-11 Arizona State W 91-42 Conference Tournament
Mar-12 Texas Tech W 75-53 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Arizona L 80-82 Conference Tournament

Tennessee State Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-05 Eastern Illinois W 77-68 Regular Season
Feb-07 Western Illinois W 83-56 Regular Season
Feb-12 Southern Indiana W 73-71 Regular Season
Feb-14 Morehead State L 86-94 Regular Season
Feb-19 Lindenwood W 89-80 Regular Season
Feb-21 SIU-Edwardsville W 80-53 Regular Season
Feb-26 Southeast Missouri State W 79-71 Regular Season
Feb-28 Tennessee-Martin W 67-42 Regular Season
Mar-06 Tennessee-Martin W 68-55 Conference Tournament
Mar-07 Morehead State W 93-67 Conference Tournament

Verdict

Elite Defense and key players performing at a high level on a consistent basis – it is easy to see why Iowa State are a serious contender for the national championship.

The Cyclones are tipped to lay down an early marker as they blow out Tennessee State.

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