The third-seeded Iowa State Cyclones hope to continue riding their late-season momentum into the NCAA tournament when they face the 14th-seeded UAB Blazers in a South Region matchup in Louisville Thursday.
The Cyclones have won five straight games, capped by a 70-66 upset victory in the Big 12 Championship Game against the Kansas Jayhawks as 2.5-point underdogs.
Opening spread
The Cyclones opened as 12.5-point favorites (compare lines and consensus on the Odds Shark matchup report).
Why pick UAB to cover the spread
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