Iowa State -16 (-110) over South Dakota State
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- Iowa State is the number one team in defensive efficiency at Kenpom going into the NCAA Tournament.
- The Cyclones held their three opponents under 60 points per game in the Big 12 tournament right before the NCAA Tournament.
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will face off with the Iowa State Cyclones in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2024 at 7:35 pm ET. The opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have the South Dakota State Jackrabbits as 16.0 point underdogs.
The early action has the South Dakota State Jackrabbits taking 59% of the spread bets, while the Iowa State Cyclones are getting 41% of the bets.
The opening total of 135.5 has prompted 73% of bets to the under and 27% of bets to the over.
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We expect a blowout in the South Dakota State vs Iowa State matchup in the first round of the tournament. Iowa State should cover the spread as a heavy favorite here, with their defense being the main reason why. The Cyclones are coming off of a Big 12 title game where they held Houston to under 50 points. They could very well do the same against a South Dakota State team that is not nearly as lethal as it has been in years past.
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