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Iowa State Visits BYU in Late Big 12 Matchup
Cyclones Favored by 3.5 Points in Tough Road Environment
Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:21pm
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Iowa State heads to Provo to take on BYU in a late-season Big 12 matchup. The Cyclones come in at 23-3 with an elite offense, while the Cougars sit at 19-7 and have been one of the toughest home teams in the country. The market has Iowa State favored by 3.5 points, but BYU's strong home profile and ability to score quickly make them an enticing underdog play.
Why it matters
This game features two efficient offenses and could come down to which team can control the pace and tempo. Iowa State's ability to win tight games on the road will be tested, while BYU will look to use its home-court advantage and high-scoring options to pull off the upset.
The details
Iowa State is coming off a tight 70-67 win over Houston, showing they can win even without a perfect scoring night. The Cyclones average 83.7 points per game and shoot over 50% from the field, led by Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey. BYU is led by the 35-point performance of AJ Dybantsa in their last game, a 75-68 loss to Arizona. The Cougars are 14-3 at home and average 85.8 points per game, so their home-court advantage and scoring ability make them a dangerous underdog.
- This game will take place on February 21, 2026 at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
The players
Joshua Jefferson
A key player for the Iowa State Cyclones who filled the box score in their last game.
Tamin Lipsey
An active player whose contributions help make Iowa State's offense stable possession-to-possession.
AJ Dybantsa
BYU's leading scorer who had a 35-point performance in their last game, showing he can keep the Cougars in games even when the offense struggles.
What’s next
Bettors should continue to monitor the latest college basketball odds and injury reports for both teams leading up to tip-off.
The takeaway
This matchup pits Iowa State's efficient offense against BYU's high-powered home attack. The Cyclones' ability to win tight road games is tested, while the Cougars' home-court advantage and scoring punch make them an intriguing underdog play. Whichever team can control the pace and tempo could have the edge in this late-season Big 12 clash.
