Washington State vs Iowa State Prediction | NCAA Tourney Second Round Picks & Odds

The Second Round of NCAA Tourney begins on Saturday afternoon -- and the fourth matchup of the day we'll be breaking down is Washington State vs Iowa State, which is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT.

Wazzu is a 7-point underdog on the spread in Saturday's contest; with the game total stationed at over/under 128.5 at most sportsbooks.

Here's everything you need to know about Washington State vs Iowa State -- our expert prediction and betting picks for this Second Round NCAA Tournament matchup on Saturday, March 23.

Washington State vs Iowa State Odds

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Washington State vs Iowa State Picks & Prediction

Iowa State had no problems with South Dakota State in the first round with an 82-65 victory as 15.5-point favorites.

The Cyclones square off with Washington State, who erased an 8-point second half deficit to stun Drake, 66-61 on Thursday.

The Cougars improved to 6-1 SU/ATS in the last seven games in the underdog role as WSU will be receiving points again on Saturday.

Iowa State is riding a 7-3 ATS run in its past 10 contests as a single-digit favorite, while owning the second-best defensive efficiency in the entire country.

Washington State has been fantastic in the underdog role this season, but this number says a lot and Iowa State should be able to take care of business and advance to the Sweet 16.

Pick: Iowa State -7 (-110)

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Washington State vs Iowa State Game Time & TV Channel

Date: Saturday, March 23
Matchup: Pac-12 vs Big 12
Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha
Location: Omaha, NE
Time-TV: TNT, 6:10 p.m. ET

Washington State vs Iowa State Betting Stats

2) Iowa State Cyclones
(Big 12, Automatic)

  • Futures: +1900
  • Region: +550
  • SU: 27-7
  • ATS: 22-10-2
  • O/U: 16-18
  • PPG: 75.7
  • OPPG: 62.1

7) Washington State Cougars
(Pac-12, At-Large)

  • Futures: +10000
  • Region: +2500
  • SU: 24-9
  • ATS: 17-16
  • O/U: 14-18-1
  • PPG: 74.9
  • OPPG: 67.3

March Madness Betting Resources

March Madness Second Round Odds

The NCAA Men's Tournament Second Round will take place on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24.

Check out the teams, odds, betting stats and much more on each of the four regions below: