Who is favored in the Tennessee State vs. Iowa State game?

Iowa State is heavily favored by 24.5 points in the latest odds for the game.

What is the predicted total score for the Tennessee State vs. Iowa State game?

SportsLine's projection model predicts a total of 154 combined points, exceeding the 148.5 over/under.

When is the Tennessee State vs. Iowa State NCAA Tournament game?

The game is scheduled for Friday at 2:50 p.m. ET at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

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Iowa State Faces Upset-Minded Tigers

20 Mar

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Summary

Iowa State, seeded second, faces 15th-seeded Tennessee State.
The Cyclones are a significant 24.5-point favorite.
SportsLine's model predicts an over on the 148.5 total points.

The 2026 NCAA Tournament's Midwest Region will see the 15th-seeded Tennessee State Tigers face the second-seeded Iowa State Cyclones on Friday.

The Tigers, entering on a six-game winning streak, secured their spot by defeating Morehead State in the Ohio Valley Conference championship on March 7. Tennessee State finished tied for the OVC regular-season title.

Iowa State, which tied for third in the Big 12, advanced after reaching the conference tournament semifinals. The Cyclones last played on March 13 and have won three of their last four games.