Iowa State vs. UCF Predictions - Jan. 20

The Iowa State Cyclones (16-2, 3-2 Big 12) will attempt to extend a 13-game home winning streak when they square off against the UCF Knights (14-3, 3-2 Big 12) on January 20, 2026 at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

The Cyclones are currently double-digit 13.5-point favorites against the Knights. The matchup has a point total of 156.5.

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Iowa State vs. UCF Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Game time: 7 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Location: Ames, Iowa
  • Arena: James H. Hilton Coliseum
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Iowa State vs. UCF Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Iowa State (-13.5)
  • Moneyline: Iowa State (-1316), UCF (+788)
  • Total: 156.5 points

Pick ATS:UCF (+13.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (156.5)
  • Prediction: Iowa State 82, UCF 74

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Iowa State vs. UCF Comparison

Iowa State Rank Iowa State Stat UCF Stat UCF Rank
34th 85.6 Points Scored 85.2 40th
16th 65.0 Points Allowed 75.9 247th
22nd 17.9 Assists 16.7 58th
84th 10.3 Turnovers 11.4 184th
16th 50.6% Field Goal % 48.4% 46th
89th 42.1% Field Goal % Allowed 43.7% 176th

Iowa State Key Players

  • The scoring leader for the Cyclones this season is Milan Momcilovic, who averages 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.
  • Iowa State's leading rebounder is Joshua Jefferson averaging 7.8 boards per game and its best passer is Tamin Lipsey, averaging 5.3 assists per game.
  • The Cyclones get the most three-point shooting production out of Momcilovic, who knocks down 3.9 threes per game.
  • Lipsey and Blake Buchanan lead Iowa State on the defensive end, with Lipsey leading the team in steals averaging 2.3 per game and Buchanan in blocks averaging 1.2 per contest.

UCF Key Players

  • Riley Kugel is the top scorer for the Knights with 14.6 points per game. Kugel also adds 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
  • The UCF leaders in rebounding and assists are Jamichael Stillwell with 7.9 rebounds per game (also adding 12.3 points and 1.7 assists per game) and Themus Fulks with 7.4 assists per game (also tacking on 14.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game).
  • Kugel hits 1.8 three-pointers per game, the most on the Knights.
  • UCF's leader in steals is Stillwell (1.2 per game), and its leader in blocks is Devan Cambridge (0.6 per game).

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