Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Iowa State Cyclones will be on the road Saturday night with the 10:30 PM match-up inside the Marriott Center in Provo, UT, against the BYU Cougars, and we have you ready to roll with our Iowa State vs BYU prediction. Iowa State, the number six-ranked team in the nation, is coming into Saturday with 23 wins and three losses overall. The BYU Cougars return home Saturday with nineteen wins and seven losses, ranked #23 in the nation. Iowa State comes into this match-up running hot, having won the last five, including two in a row after a three-point home victory against Houston. BYU comes into Saturday struggling a bit after losing 3 of the last five following a 7-point road loss to Arizona in their last outing to end a 2-game winning streak. Read more about Iowa State vs BYU prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Iowa State hunts another conference win
The Iowa State offense has been solid this season, averaging 83.7 points while shooting 51%. Defensively, the Cyclones have been a top-tier defense, holding opponents to 64.6 points per game this season, and they've given up an average of 63.25 points per game over their last three wins. Defensively, Iowa State was phenomenal in its last game, giving up 67 points, including only 27 in the second half, and shooting 42% from the floor. Offensively, Iowa State was the better team, scoring 70 points on 49% shooting. Iowa State lost the rebounding battle by 4, but forced 7 turnovers in the win. Joshua Jefferson led the way for the Iowa State offense against Houston with 12 points and five assists on 10 shots.
Milan Momcilovic leads the Iowa State offense this season, averaging 18 points per game. Big man Joshua Jefferson is second on the roster, averaging 16.5 points to go along with the team-leading 7.5 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey averages 13 points and leads the way, dishing out 5.3 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Iowa State:
- Xzavion Mitchell (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Mason Williams (Out) - Hip
BYU looks to get back on track
The BYU offense has been solid this season, averaging 85.8 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Defense of the BYU has held its own, allowing 74.5 points per game this season, but the Cougars have given up an average of 83.6 points per game over their last three losses. Offensively, BYU struggled in its last outing, scoring just 68 points on 43% shooting and 26% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Cougars were outmatched. Arizona scored 75 points on 45% shooting. BYU lost the rebounding battle by 7 and turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. AJ Dybansta led the way for the BYU offense in their loss to Arizona with 35 points on 28 shots.
Aj Dybansta leads the nation in scoring this season, with 24.8 points per game. Robert Wright III is second on the team with 18.5 points and the team-leading 4.8 assists. Richie Saunders averages 18 points, and Dawson Baker has averaged 7.5 points per game this season, but he has played just six times. Big man Keba Keita averages 6.3 points to go along with the team's leading 7.2 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for BYU:
- Richie Saunders (Out) – Knee
- Xavion Staton (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- KJ Perry (Out) – Redshirt
- Dawson Baker (Out) – Knee
- Nate Pickens (Out) – Undisclosed
- Brody Kozlowski (Out) - Redshirt
Iowa State vs BYU Pick
- Iowa State vs BYU Spread Pick
Both teams are having great seasons, but Iowa State comes into this matchup with the edge. The Cyclones are running hot as of late and will be the healthier team in this game. Look for Iowa State to weather the storm early, then overwhelm BYU down the stretch, leading to the win. Take the Cyclones to continue their winning ways as they extend their winning streak Saturday night with a win and cover in Utah against the BYU Cougars.
- Iowa State vs BYU Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well, but each has been defensive-minded as of late. Look for the Cyclones to dig in against a struggling, beat-up team. Iowa State will control this game from the opening minutes, leading to the win, but points will come at a premium for BYU. Take the under on Saturday night as the BYU Cougars struggled to score, as Iowa State gets to win and cover on the road.
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