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Iowa State: Underrated No. 2 seed ready to dance
20 Mar
Summary
- Iowa State secured a No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region.
- Tennessee State plays at a faster tempo than Iowa State.
- Iowa State boasts the nation's fourth-best defense.
Iowa State enters the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region, despite a recent close loss that narrowly kept them from a No. 1 seed. The Cyclones are heavily favored in their opening game against No. 15-seed Tennessee State. FanDuel has Iowa State as a 24.5-point favorite.
Tennessee State's strength lies in their fast tempo, ranking 36th nationally. However, they face the nation's fourth-best defense in Iowa State. The Cyclones themselves play at a much slower pace, ranking 225th in tempo. This stylistic difference could lead to an initially choppy game.
While Iowa State is expected to pull away, the first half might be a tighter contest as both teams adjust. The betting play recommended is Tennessee State's first-half spread of +13.5.
