The 23rd-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (18-6, 7-4 Big 12) and their phenomenal offense visit Kansas State to take on the 18th-ranked Wildcats (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats defeated the Texas Longhorns, 71-64, while the Cyclones lost to the TCU Horned Frogs, 92-83.
The Wildcats had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.487) and had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 15.9). Iowa State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent). Kansas State received a boost from Xavier Sneed, who finished with 16 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Marial Shayok had a solid performance for Iowa State, contributing 24 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Barry Brown Jr. led the Wildcats to a 58-57 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 23 points. Kansas State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Wildcats had 13 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Cyclones had seven and 31, respectively.
Points at the line might be few and far between for Kansas State in this contest. The Wildcats rank 268th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.206, while Iowa State ranks 15th in FTA rate allowed (0.170). Additionally, the Cyclones’ 23rd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 114.3) will square off against the Wildcats’ eighth-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 91.2).
Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas State Wildcats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.6) while Kansas State ranks 196th (2.0).
- The Cyclones rank 26th in assists per game (16.0) while the Wildcats rank 102nd (14.1).
- Iowa State ranks 100th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Kansas State ranks 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- The Cyclones rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Wildcats rank 117th (6.4).
- Kansas State ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Iowa State ranks 111th (34.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 12.2 for the season.
