NCAAB · November 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES @ ISU
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Matchup Analysis
Hilton remains a major home-court advantage
Iowa State is 24-1 in its last 25 home openers and has won eight straight.
SourceIowa State's rotation must manage foul trouble
Otzelberger said one player is going to be a 20 plus minute a night guy, but a foul situation can keep him from playing.
SourceThe series history favors the Cyclones
Iowa State has won all four previous meetings; the last was a 73-45 victory in 2019.
SourceSouthern Miss showed disruptive defensive potential
In its 82-35 opener against Tougaloo, Southern Miss forced 22 turnovers, converted them into 26 points, and had 13 scorers.
SourceIowa State needs more perimeter production
Against Memphis, Iowa State shot 20% from three; Ryan Prather Jr. led Iowa State with 19 points and made three of its four triples.
SourcePick Ideas
Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.
Southern Miss +30.5
Consider Southern Miss +30.5. The bet covers at a final margin of 30 points or fewer, and Otzelberger said ISU did not win the steals battle and was getting sealed at the rim by their bigs.
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