Iowa State at Texas Tech 1/18/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Iowa State Cyclones visit United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday for a Big 12 tilt with the No. 23 ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders. Iowa State fell to 8-8 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12 following its 68-55 loss to the Baylor Bears on Wednesday. In the low-scoring game, Prentiss Nixon and Rasir Bolton led Iowa State with nine points apiece. Iowa State was averaging 78.4 points per game before scoring just 55 versus Baylor.

Tyrese Haliburton is the leading scorer, leading rebounder, and leader in assists for Iowa State with averages of 15.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. Rasir Bolton is the only other player for the Cyclones averaging double figures in scoring with an average of 14.8 points per game.

Texas Tech improved to 11-5 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 following it's 77-63 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday. Kyler Edwards led the Red Raiders with 24 points, while Davide Moretti chipped in with 14 points. Texas Tech used a rush late in the game to separate from the pesky Wildcats.

Jahmi’us Ramsey is the leading scorer for Texas Tech with an average of 16.3 points per game. Chris Clarke is the leading rebounder and the leader in assists with averages of 8.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Texas Tech has four players averaging double figures in scoring.