March Madness 2025 Iowa State vs Lipscomb: Time, where to watch, prediction

The No 3 seed Iowa State Cyclones will be battling it out on-field with No 14 seed Lipscomb Bison in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The game will be held in Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The Iowa State Cyclones (24-9) are aiming to bounce back from their 96-92 loss to BYU in the Big 12 Tournament. Meanwhile, Lipscomb (25-9) are coming off a 76-65 win over North Alabama in the Atlantic Sun Tournament final.

As per reports, Iowa State are entering the match as a 14.5-point favourite and their key player Curtis Jones is leading the charge. The Cyclones have struggled in recent games. They have an average of 77.4 points over their last 10 outings—lower than their season average of 80.4 points per game.


In contrast, the Lipscomb Bisons have been in strong form. They have so far put up 81.5-point performance per contest over its last 10 games. They have even surpassed their season average of 79.3 points. The Bisons, who are making only their second NCAA Tournament appearance, are aiming to become the first Atlantic Sun team to advance past the first round since 2019.

Iowa State vs Lipscomb: Match details

The Iowa State Cyclones will be facing off the Lipscomb Bisons in the matchup on Friday. The match will start at 1.30 pm ET and will be hosted at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fans can catch the action live on TNT, and streaming is available on Sling TV.

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Iowa State vs Lipscomb: Players to watch

The most formidable players to look after in the intense matchups are Iowa State’s Curtis Jones & Joshua Jefferson and Lipscomb’s Jacob Ognacevic and Will Pruitt. Jones, who is a senior guard, won the Big 12 Sixth Man Award. He averaged 17.1 points per game and shoots 37.2 per cent from beyond the arc. Jefferson, who is a junior forward, also has been crucial for the team. He averaged 13 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game.

Meanwhile, Jacob, who has won the ASUN Player of the Year, led the Bisons with 20.1 points per game and has recorded 10 double-doubles this season, a USA Today report stated. Meanwhile, Pruitt, a versatile senior guard, averaged 13.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Reportedly, he has recorded a triple-double this season.

Iowa State vs Lipscomb: Betting odds and prediction

As per the USA Today report, in the upcoming match, Iowa State are clear favorites with a point spread of -14.5. They need at least 15 points to cover the spread. The over/under is set at 142.5 points. This suggests that the game would be a moderately high-scoring bout.

In terms of the moneyline, Iowa State are heavily favoured at -1333. Meanwhile, Lipscomb are the underdogs at +792.

A CBS Sports News report stated that in spite of the injuries to key players, Iowa State are expected to win comfortably. However, Lipscomb’s recent offensive form indicates that they could make the game more competitive than expected. If Jacob Ognacevic dominates the paint, the Bisons can cover the spread.

Analysts, the CBS report stated, predict that Iowa State will score 85 points while Lipscomb will score 71 points.

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FAQs

1. Where can I watch Iowa State vs Lipscomb?

You can watch it live on TNT, and if you prefer streaming, check it out on Sling TV.

2 . What time is the Iowa State vs Lipscomb game?
The match is on Friday, March 21, with tip-off set for 1:30 pm ET.