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Iowa State Cyclones Face Baylor Bears in Semifinal Battle; Tyrese Hunter Key to Victory

The Iowa State Cyclones are gearing up for a thrilling semifinal showdown against the Baylor Bears at the T-Mobile Center. With both teams hungry for victory, this game promises to be an intense battle on the basketball court.


Mar 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Hason Ward (24) grabs the rebound in front of Baylor Bears forward Caleb Lohner (33) during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

The Cyclones have been in exceptional form this season, and their star player Tyrese Hunter has been instrumental in their success. Hunter's exceptional skills and leadership have propelled the team to new heights, making him a key player to watch in this upcoming game.


According to the latest betting data, the odds are slightly in favor of the Cyclones. DraftKings has set the odds for an Iowa State victory at -125, while FanDuel offers slightly better odds at -111. On the other hand, the Baylor Bears are not far behind, with DraftKings giving them odds of +105 and FanDuel offering -108.


Mar 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jaren Holmes (13) bring the ball up court against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

In terms of the spread, both sportsbooks agree that it will be a close contest. DraftKings has set the spread at -1.5 points for Iowa State, while FanDuel has it at -1.5 as well. This indicates that they expect a tight game with little margin for error.


When it comes to the total points scored in the game, both sportsbooks have set it at 137 points. The odds for both over and under are -110, suggesting that they anticipate a closely contested match with a moderate scoring output.


Mar 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Tre King (0) battle for the ball during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the consensus lines, it's clear that there has been some movement in the betting lines since they were first released. The opening moneyline odds favored Iowa State more heavily with -135 compared to Baylor's +114. However, as of now, DraftKings has adjusted their odds to -125 for Iowa State and +105 for Baylor.


Similarly, there has been a slight adjustment in the spread as well. The opening spread of -2 for Iowa State has now shifted to -1.5 on both sportsbooks. This indicates that there is some confidence in Baylor's ability to keep the game close.


As for the total points, there hasn't been any significant movement in the odds or the consensus lines. Both sportsbooks have maintained a total of 137 points, with -110 odds for both over and under.


In conclusion, the upcoming semifinal clash between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Baylor Bears is set to be a thrilling encounter. With Tyrese Hunter leading the charge, the Cyclones will look to capitalize on their recent success and secure a spot in the final. However, Baylor is not to be underestimated, as they have shown resilience throughout the season. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN Networks on March 16th at 1:30 AM UTC.


Note: The article has been written based on factual information from the provided data without personal bias or opinions.

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