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This isn't a play that's going to excite anybody making it, but it looks like a tricky spot for the Red Raiders. Iowa State stinks out loud, but the Red Raiders have Baylor looming this weekend. Tech wouldn't be the first college basketball team to overlook an inferior opponent with a big game on the horizon. Plus, Tech's been awful against the spread all season, particularly in conference play where it's only 4-11.
Iowa State has not won a conference game, but the Cyclones have played several competitive games against Big 12 powers like Baylor, Texas and West Virginia. Texas Tech is just 2-9 ATS in its last 11 home games and 4-12 ATS in its last 16 as a favorite. With the Red Raiders' visit to Baylor on deck, they could get caught looking ahead. And once the game is in hand, they also could try to preserve their starters for that Sunday showdown. Either way, take the points.