Iowa State vs. Lipscomb Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: NCAA Tournament First Round Best Bets
No. 3 seed Iowa State takes on No. 14 seed Lipscomb in today's 1:30 p.m. ET (TNT) March Madness first-round action from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The Cyclones serve as big -14.5 favorites to join fellow high seeds in the second round, but you shouldn’t count out the Bisons, as we make our Iowa State vs. Lipscomb prediction, odds, and preview as part of our March Madness predictions.
🏀 Iowa State vs. Lipscomb prediction & picks today
Here are my best Iowa State vs. Lipscomb predictions for the first round of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
✅ Against the spread pick: Lipscomb +14.5 (-110 via BetMGM) vs. Iowa State ⭐⭐⭐
🔥 Best player prop bet: Jacob Ognacevic Under 6.5 rebounds (+115 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎯 Exact score prediction: Iowa State 74, Lipscomb 66 (+19000 via DraftKings)
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🔢 Iowa State vs. Lipscomb updated betting action
- Bettors at BetMGM have been fairly split on the spread, which makes sense given how lopsided the matchup is
- However, there is much more decisive action on the total, as 69% of the handle is on the Over
- Iowa State briefly served as a 15.5-point favorite, but this spread settled back at -14.5 just hours before tipoff
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✅ Lipscomb to cover the spread: +14.5 ⭐⭐⭐
Five Cyclones average at least 10.8 points per game, but only four of them will be on the court this March, as Keshon Gilbert is set to miss the entire tournament. Gilbert averages 13.4 points per game, and he leads the Cyclones with 4.1 assists per contest.
Without Gilbert, the Bisons will keep this within single digits, and potentially even pull off the upset. The Bisons average 77.7 points per game, while allowing just 67.8. Of course, that’s primarily against Atlantic Sun competition, but with the Cyclones missing a key offensive piece, the Bisons should be able to hold the Cyclones well below their season average.
Ultimately, Iowa State will escape this game with a victory - it does have four players averaging double figures after all. But Lipscomb’s offensive prowess will be enough to keep this close, as the Cyclones adjust to life without one of their best scorers.
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🔥 Jacob Ognacevic Under 6.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Since we only saw the Cyclones play one game without Gilbert, I’m not confident backing any of their players, as I don’t know exactly what the offense is going to look like. Therefore, my best play of the game is backing one of Lipscomb's key players to struggle in a tough matchup.
Ognacevic is averaging 8.1 rebounds per game, but most of his success has come against Atlantic Sun competition. He did pull down eight rebounds against the Kentucky Wildcats earlier this season, but he only managed six against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Ognacevic stays out of foul trouble, so he should be able to remain on the court for the majority of this game. However, the Cyclones are allowing just 31.8 rebounds per game (32nd in the nation).
Ognacevic is stepping up to take on arguably his toughest challenge of the year. Taking him to struggle in this matchup, especially for the price, is the best player prop of the game.
📊 Best odds: +115 via BetMGM ($10 to win $11.50)
🎯 Score prediction: Iowa State 74, Lipscomb 66
Gilbert’s absence will keep the Cyclones under their season average by a pretty significant margin. They won’t just miss his ability to score; they will also miss his ability to create scoring opportunities. Lipscomb held Arkansas to 76 and it allowed fewer than 68 points per game throughout the year.
The Bisons will stay in this game thanks to their 46th-ranked 3-point shooting. Meanwhile, the Cyclones rank 134th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. Lipscomb could pull off this upset, but I think it’s more likely they lose a relatively close game that sees Iowa State pull away late.
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🤖 Iowa State vs. Lipscomb AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for Iowa State vs. Lipscomb. Our AI prediction projects a final score of Iowa State 82, Lipscomb 68.
🖥️ AI score prediction: Iowa State 82, Lipscomb 68
- Iowa State’s coaching staff has significant NCAA Tournament experience, which is valuable in March Madness. Lipscomb lacks this kind of experience.
- Iowa State’s defense could stifle Lipscomb’s offense, especially if the game gets physical and fast-paced. Iowa State’s rebounding and defense in the paint could be significant advantages.
- Historically, the Bisons have been offense-oriented. They've been involved in high-scoring games and relied on sharp shooting.
🤔 Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean Lipscomb covering the spread (+14.5) and a total of Over 143 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
📊 Live Iowa State vs. Lipscomb odds
Follow the latest live March Madness college basketball odds and real-time NCAA Tournament scores for the first round.
Latest Iowa State vs. Lipscomb odds
Our updated Iowa State vs. Lipscomb odds are via BetMGM.
Spread
Iowa State opened as a 13.5-point favorite and briefly moved to -15.5. However, it's settled back at -14.5 on Friday morning.
Total
This total hasn't moved much since opening at 142.5 despite so much action on the Over. It did briefly jump to 143.5 but has since settled back at its opening number.
Moneyline
The moneyline has experienced the most movement since opening. Iowa State went from -1111 to as short as -1667, with Lipscomb trading at +875 at that point. However, it's settled at Iowa State -1429, Lipscomb +775.
🔢 Iowa State vs. Lipscomb opening odds
- Spread: Iowa State -14.5 (-105) | Lipscomb +14.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Iowa State -1100 | Lipscomb +675
- Over/Under: Over 142.5 (-110) | Under 142.5 (-110)
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📺 How to watch Iowa State vs. Lipscomb: NCAA Tournament first round
📅 Date: Friday, March 21
🕗 Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee)
📺 TV: TNT
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