The BYU Cougars (21-8) will compete against the sixth-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (23-6) on Wednesday, March 6 at 9:00 PM ET at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones expected to succeed with a point spread at -6.5 (-120).

The Cougars are coming into this matchup with a two-game win streak on the line and have gone 3-2 over their previous five games. Their latest victory was an 87-75 outing over the TCU Horned Frogs. Surprisingly, the Cougars were down by 17 at the half and made an enormous comeback to win the game.

Jaxon Robinson leads their point production each game, as he shoots 42.3 percent from the field and averages 13.9 points per contest. He is also making 88.7 percent of his free throws.

The Cougars consistently achieve an average score of 82.7 points per game, demonstrating remarkable shooting accuracy at 46.6 percent, highlighting their offensive skills. Additionally, their capacity to register 18.9 assists per game enhances their ability to seize scoring chances in every match.

On the flip side, the Cougars face challenges in their defensive endeavors, conceding an average of 69.4 points per game. Despite presenting defensive obstacles for opponents, their strengths are evident in statistics such as 39.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 6.2 steals per game.

The Cyclones are 4-1 in their last five games and are currently on a three-game win streak. Their most recent triumph was a 60-52 performance over the UCF Knights. Tre King led them with 16 points and the Cyclones finished off the Knights with an 11-point run late in the game.

Keshon Gilbert takes over for their offense, as he averages 13.8 points and makes 45.1 percent of his field goals. He also shoots 71.5 percent from the foul line, which could use some improvement in close battles like this one.

The Cyclones consistently achieve a scoring average of 76.6 points per game, showcasing a notable 46.8 percent shooting accuracy. Their offensive prowess relies heavily on adept ball movement, evident in their average of 16.2 assists per game.

On the defensive end, they proficiently limit opponents to 61.9 points, establishing a subtle defensive edge alongside their powerful offense. Furthermore, they exhibit skill in securing 34.4 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 10.5 steals per game.

MyBookie sets the odds for this collegiate basketball clash, unveiling a 6.5-point favor towards the Iowa State Cyclones on their home turf. Market evaluation indicates a 79.5 percent probability of their victory. The Cyclones will be tough to beat at home and they have great momentum coming in.