Iowa State Futures: Odds to Win the College Basketball National Championship

Posted on January 27, 2023

The Iowa State Cyclones (19-13) currently have the 23rd-best odds among all teams to win the 2022-23 College Basketball National Championship at +7000. They next play against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday, March 17 at 3:10 PM ET.

In the Big 12, the Cyclones have +600 moneyline odds of winning the conference’s postseason tournament.

Ready to put your picks to the test and place a futures bet on Iowa State? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Iowa State Futures: Odds to Win the National Championship

Odds NCAA Rank Payout
+7000 23rd Bet $100 to win $7000
  • The Cyclones, based on their national championship odds (+7000), rank significantly better (23rd-best in the country) than they do in our computer ranking (30th).
  • Iowa State’s national championship odds have gotten better since the preseason, going from +20000 before the season to +7000 currently. That’s the 39th-biggest change in the country.
  • At +7000, the Cyclones have a 1.4% chance of winning the national championship.

Think Iowa State can make a run this year? If you’re not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user, sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Iowa State NCAA Tournament Resume

  • The Cyclones’ signature win this season came against the Kansas Jayhawks, a team ranked inside the AP’s Top 25 (No. 4). The Cyclones secured the 68-53 win at home on February 4.
  • Iowa State, out of 14 games versus teams in the Top 25, has been victorious eight times.
  • According to the RPI, the Cyclones have nine Quadrant 1 wins, tied for the eighth-most in the nation. But they also have nine Quadrant 1 losses, tied for the 32nd-most.
  • Against Quadrant 2 opponents (according to the RPI), Iowa State is 2-3 (.400%) — tied for the 90th-most wins.
  • The Cyclones are facing the eighth-hardest schedule (based on our predictions) this season.
  • Glancing at ISU’s remaining schedule in 2022-23, it has one game against teams currently above .500, and no games against squads whose records are worse than its own.

Top Iowa State Performers

  • Jaren Holmes: 13.4 PTS, 1.1 STL, 39.1 FG%, 34.5 3PT% (41-for-119)
  • Tamin Lipsey: 7.4 PTS, 2.2 STL, 49.5 FG%, 17.4 3PT% (4-for-23)
  • Gabe Kalscheur: 12.9 PTS, 1.4 STL, 40.4 FG%, 36.4 3PT% (72-for-198)
  • Osun Osunniyi: 8.5 PTS, 1.1 BLK, 58.5 FG%, 23.1 3PT% (3-for-13)
  • Caleb Grill: 9.5 PTS, 1.2 STL, 39.3 FG%, 36.8 3PT% (53-for-144)

Iowa State’s Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent H/A Time (ET)
Fri, Mar 17 Pittsburgh H 3:10 PM

Catch college hoops action and watch March Madness on Paramount+. Click here to sign up and start watching live sports, originals and tons of shows and movies from your favorite networks.

Some betting offers available only in New Jersey and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

NJBetting staff Avatar
Written by
NJBetting staff

View all posts by NJBetting staff
Privacy Policy