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UCF vs. Iowa State prediction: Why Iowa State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UCF vs Iowa State predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Iowa State will face UCF in men's college basketball action at James H. Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Iowa State as the most likely winner of the UCF vs. Iowa State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UCF vs. Iowa State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between UCF and Iowa State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Iowa State a 91% chance of beating UCF. Our predicted final score has Iowa State winning 86-70.
According to our model, Iowa State (-14.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 156.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
UCF vs. Iowa State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UCF | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +14.5 (-110) | -14.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +800 | -1250 |
| Total | o156.5 (-112) | u156.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UCF vs. Iowa State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iowa State -14.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Iowa State | -1250 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iowa State -14.5 at the spread.
UCF vs. Iowa State game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Iowa State and UCF at James H. Hilton Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: UCF vs. Iowa State
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: James H. Hilton Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Iowa State, with a 91% win probability, will likely beat UCF on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UCF vs. Iowa State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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