10* NCAA FIRST ROUND GAME OF YEAR (HIT FIRST 4!)
(NCAAB) South Dakota State vs. Iowa State, 03/21/2024 7:35 PM, Score: 65 - 82
Point Spread: -15.50 | -112.00 Iowa State (Home)
Result: Win
10* Iowa State (NCAA FIRST RND. GOY)

We have the No. 15 seed South Dakota State (22-12), facing off against the No. 2 seed Iowa State (27-7), and in our opinion, this large spread isn't NEARLY large enough! South Dakota State was the best team in the Summit League all year and it beat Denver in the Conference Championship game, while Iowa State finished second in the Big 12 regular season, but then shocked everyone with the outright win over Houston in the Big 12 Championship. The Jackrabbits are making their third consecutive NCAA trip, but this is still going to be a super difficult matchup problem for them in our estimation. Overall South Dakota State averages 75.5 PPG, while allowing 71.6, while the Cyclones average 75.6 PPG, while conceding just 61.3 (second in the nation in steals!) The Cyclones have plenty of offensive depth as well with four players averaging double-figures in scoring. Look for the Cyclones to pull away for not only the win, but the comfortable ATS cover as well!

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