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Tennessee vs Iowa State: USA Today Predictions
Posted on 3/27/26 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 3/27/26 at 4:21 pm
Tennessee vs Iowa State: USA Today Predictions
Iowa State vs Tennessee prediction, odds
? Eugene Rapay, Des Moines Register: Iowa State 74, Tennessee 68
With or without Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State still has the pieces and tools to win. Jefferson's absence may create for a more uphill battle in the paint or on the glass, but the Cyclones' level of defensive disruption has only risen since the postseason tipped off. Creating turnovers will be the key, and Iowa State has already shown that it can weather cold-shooting stretches or adverse situations when it doubles down on defense. The Cyclones will need to do the same here.
? Wynton Jackson, Knoxville News Sentinel: Iowa State 68, Tennessee 64
Iowa State put together a complete performance against a team Tennessee crumbled against twice. The Cyclones showed their top-15 ranked defense with intense ball pressure on Kentucky, keeping the Wildcats out of the paint and draining the shot clock out on the perimeter.
Iowa State also forced 20 turnovers in the win, which has been a concern for Tennessee all season. The Vols committed 16 turnovers against Miami (Ohio), and another 10 against Virginia.
Kentucky kept pace with the Cyclones in the rebounding battle, which could lean more heavily in Tennessee's favor if Jefferson is out.
It is hard, though, to continue banking on elite shooting numbers from the Vols, especially against one of the top defenses in the country. Tennessee also made a number of errors down the stretch that Virginia couldn't capitalize on. Iowa State won't give them the same grace.
Blake Toppmeyer: Tennessee
Paul Myerberg: Iowa State
Jordan Mendoza: Iowa State
John Brice: Iowa State
Matt Glenesk: Tennessee
Craig Meyer: Tennessee
John Leuzzi: Iowa State
Austin Curtright: Iowa State
Ehsan Kassim: Tennessee
Moneyline: Iowa State (-190); Tennessee (+154)
Spread: Iowa State (-3.5)
Over/under total: 139.5
Iowa State vs Tennessee prediction, odds
? Eugene Rapay, Des Moines Register: Iowa State 74, Tennessee 68
With or without Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State still has the pieces and tools to win. Jefferson's absence may create for a more uphill battle in the paint or on the glass, but the Cyclones' level of defensive disruption has only risen since the postseason tipped off. Creating turnovers will be the key, and Iowa State has already shown that it can weather cold-shooting stretches or adverse situations when it doubles down on defense. The Cyclones will need to do the same here.
? Wynton Jackson, Knoxville News Sentinel: Iowa State 68, Tennessee 64
Iowa State put together a complete performance against a team Tennessee crumbled against twice. The Cyclones showed their top-15 ranked defense with intense ball pressure on Kentucky, keeping the Wildcats out of the paint and draining the shot clock out on the perimeter.
Iowa State also forced 20 turnovers in the win, which has been a concern for Tennessee all season. The Vols committed 16 turnovers against Miami (Ohio), and another 10 against Virginia.
Kentucky kept pace with the Cyclones in the rebounding battle, which could lean more heavily in Tennessee's favor if Jefferson is out.
It is hard, though, to continue banking on elite shooting numbers from the Vols, especially against one of the top defenses in the country. Tennessee also made a number of errors down the stretch that Virginia couldn't capitalize on. Iowa State won't give them the same grace.
Blake Toppmeyer: Tennessee
Paul Myerberg: Iowa State
Jordan Mendoza: Iowa State
John Brice: Iowa State
Matt Glenesk: Tennessee
Craig Meyer: Tennessee
John Leuzzi: Iowa State
Austin Curtright: Iowa State
Ehsan Kassim: Tennessee
Moneyline: Iowa State (-190); Tennessee (+154)
Spread: Iowa State (-3.5)
Over/under total: 139.5
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Posted on 3/27/26 at 4:39 pm to Dr Jekyll
NIL has done to basketball what it did to football, in that I think it's become pretty top-heavy.
All of the remaining teams are good enough, but a few are elite, and they've really separated themselves as such all year.
That being said, we're at the point where anything can happen.
What's the word on Jefferson?
All of the remaining teams are good enough, but a few are elite, and they've really separated themselves as such all year.
That being said, we're at the point where anything can happen.
What's the word on Jefferson?
Posted on 3/27/26 at 5:07 pm to paperwasp
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What's the word on Jefferson?
They are saying "game time decision".
Barnes is probably just assuming that means he'll be suited up, and is making his game plan accordingly.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 5:11 pm to Dr Jekyll
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:11 pm to Liberace
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Liberace
Cuyler, I thought you were a Bammer, then a Tennessee fan, and now you are LSU?
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:33 pm to Dr Jekyll
I am whoever and whatever you think I am. I’m just enjoying seeing your stupid arse continue making a fool of yourself in front of everyone.
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