Memphis Tigers defeat Iowa State Cyclones 80-76: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Memphis Tigers 80, Iowa State Cyclones 76

The Memphis Tigers beat the Iowa State Cyclones 80-76 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Sanford Pentagon, a neutral site. The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 15-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 157.5, with 156 points combined.

Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones final score and game recap

The Memphis Tigers won by 4 points.

Who covered the spread in Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones?

The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 15-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.

The spread opened at Iowa State Cyclones -13.5 and closed at Iowa State Cyclones -15.

Did Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones go over or under the total?

The game went under: 156 points combined against a closing total of 157.5, under by 1.5.

The total opened at 156 and closed at 157.5.

Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Memphis Tigers at +850 and the Iowa State Cyclones at -1600. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iowa State Cyclones a 90% favorite. The Memphis Tigers won as the underdog at +850: $850 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Iowa State Cyclones between the open and the close, and the Memphis Tigers covered. The total moved up from 156 to 157.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Memphis Tigers 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

This result left the Iowa State Cyclones 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

What's next for Memphis Tigers and Iowa State Cyclones?

Next for the Memphis Tigers: the VCU Rams at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Iowa State Cyclones: the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at home on Friday, November 6, 2026.