Iowa State failed to cover as a 14.5-point favorite in an 80-76 opening loss to Memphis, while Southern Miss rolled Tougaloo 82-35, setting up a home opener where the Cyclones need a sharper perimeter showing.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | USM +30.5 IOWAST -30.5 | — | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
| DraftKings | USM +31.5 IOWAST -31.5 | USM +5000 IOWAST -100000 | O 149.5 U 149.5 |
| BetMGM | USM +31.5 IOWAST -31.5 | USM +3300 IOWAST -10000 | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
| BetRivers | USM +30.5 IOWAST -30.5 | — | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
| Fanatics | USM +31 IOWAST -31 | USM +9000 IOWAST -50000 | O 150 U 150 |
| Bovada | USM +30.5 IOWAST -30.5 | USM +4500 IOWAST -100000 | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
| BetOnline.ag | USM +31 IOWAST -31 | — | O 149.5 U 149.5 |
| LowVig.ag | USM +31 IOWAST -31 | — | O 149.5 U 149.5 |
| BetUS | USM +31 IOWAST -31 | — | O 149.5 U 149.5 |
| Caesars | USM +30.5 IOWAST -30.5 | — | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
Injury Report
Iowa State remains without guard Killyan Toure, a key rotation contributor, and Taj Manning was limited to 15 minutes against Memphis with a calf issue noted. Dominykas Pleta was held to three first-half minutes by early fouls yet still scored 15 points in 11 minutes. No significant injuries are listed for Southern Miss, which played all 15 rostered players in its opener, giving the Golden Eagles full depth for a pressing approach.
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Key Matchup Edge
Southern Miss forced 22 turnovers with 15 steals in its opener, but Iowa State committed only 11 turnovers against Memphis and holds a major talent edge inside, where Pleta and Tre Singleton combined for 26 points and Singleton grabbed 11 rebounds.
3 Things to Watch
- Iowa State three-point shooting after 4-of-20 opener
- Southern Miss ball pressure against Cyclones guards
- Dominykas Pleta staying out of foul trouble
Betting Breakdown
No. 18 Iowa State returns to Ames for its home opener after an 80-76 loss to Memphis at the Sanford Pentagon, a game the Cyclones trailed 40-39 at halftime and never fully controlled. The defeat came as roughly a 14.5-point favorite, leaving Iowa State 0-1 straight up and against the spread. The biggest culprit was perimeter shooting, as the Cyclones made only 4-of-20 threes and 68.8 percent of their free throws while Memphis converted 25-of-33 at the line and won fast-break points 14-5. Ryan Prather Jr. provided 19 points off the bench, Dominykas Pleta added 15 in only 11 minutes and Tre Singleton posted 11 points and 11 rebounds. Southern Miss enters 1-0 after beating Tougaloo 82-35, using 13 scorers, 45 bench points, 15 steals and 22 forced turnovers. That came after exhibition losses to New Orleans by 10 and Houston Christian by 29, so Friday is a major step up in class. Expect Iowa State to lean on its size and defense while trying to steady its shooting from deep.
USM Betting Outlook
Southern Miss opened 1-0 with an 82-35 win over Tougaloo in which all 15 rostered players appeared and 13 scored. Isaac Taveras led the way with 12 points and 9 rebounds, Cameron Wallace added 11 points and 8 rebounds on 5-of-9 shooting, and Brandon Weston chipped in 9 points with two threes. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt ran the offense with 5 assists and a plus-39 rating. The Golden Eagles were dominant defensively, generating 15 steals and 22 turnovers, but they lost exhibitions to New Orleans and Houston Christian by double digits, a warning sign against a ranked Big 12 opponent on the road in their first true test of the season.
Iowa State Betting Outlook
Iowa State dropped its opener 80-76 to Memphis in Sioux Falls despite outshooting the Tigers 43.1 percent to 41.8 percent from the field. The Cyclones were undone by 4-of-20 three-point shooting, including 1-of-7 from Tamin Lipsey and 0-of-4 from Jamarion Batemon, plus a 25-of-33 Memphis showing at the free-throw line. Robert Morris transfer Ryan Prather Jr. was the bright spot with 19 points and three made threes, Dominykas Pleta scored 15 in 11 minutes, and Tre Singleton recorded an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double. Iowa State still owns the size advantage on the glass and should be a heavy favorite at home in its first game at Hilton Coliseum this season.
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JV moved to 2-0 with wins over Kansas Christian on Monday, 74-64 & Ottawa last night, 93-64. In last nights game Ben Golla and Adones Smith lead 17pts each, Kaiden Davis had 16 & AC Rollins 15 #CttC https://t.co/X05Z8OvrS1
— USM Men’s Basketball (@USM_basketball) October 29, 2026
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USM Golden Eagles vs Iowa State Cyclones FAQ
What is the current spread for USM Golden Eagles vs Iowa State Cyclones?
The current home spread is IOWAST -31.5, while the away spread is USM +31.5.
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The spread opened at IOWAST -30.5 and is now IOWAST -31.5.
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The current moneyline is USM +5000 / IOWAST -100000.
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The current total is 149.5.
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Southern Miss forced 22 turnovers with 15 steals in its opener, but Iowa State committed only 11 turnovers against Memphis and holds a major talent edge inside, where Pleta and Tre Singleton combined for 26 points and Singleton grabbed 11 rebounds.
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