Tennessee State vs. Iowa State Odds
| Tennessee State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-23.5 -110 | 149.5 -110o / -110u | +2000 |
| Iowa State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-23.5 -120 | 149.5 -110o / -110u | -7000 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Tennessee State will take on Iowa State in Round 1 of the Midwest region. Here's everything you need to know about Tennessee State vs. Iowa State odds, spread and more.
Iowa State opened as a 23.5-point favorite over Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 149.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 2-seeded Iowa State and No. 15-seeded Tennessee State match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
Tennessee State vs. Iowa State Analysis
If you’re begging for a path to a 15-seed upset, this one doesn't have the math on paper.
Tennessee State wins by pressuring opponents into turnovers and ranks 12th in the country in steal rate. In doing so, the Tigers commit a ton of fouls and send teams to the foul line at a high rate.
Iowa State is merely mediocre at avoiding live-ball turnovers. The Cyclones are top-70 in avoiding all turnovers, but top-10 in avoiding non-steal turnovers, per KenPom.
The Cyclones coughed up 10-plus steals to opponents like Alcorn State, Eastern Illinois, and Long Beach State, but still won by 25-plus in each of those games.
That’s in part because they simply force their own turnovers, ranking fourth in the country in that stat.
It’s far more likely that Tennessee State looks lost against the stingy Clones than Nolan Smith’s guys scaring Iowa State.
-Shane McNichol
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
