The Baylor Bears (16-9, 7-5 Big 12) will be at James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the 23rd-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (19-6, 8-4 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State Cyclones ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cyclones were victorious over the 18th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, 78-64, while the Bears got blown out by the 15th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 86-61.
The Cyclones had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.553) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.1). Baylor, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.9 (above their season average of 38.5). Iowa State was lifted by Marial Shayok, who contributed 13 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jared Butler was a key piece for Baylor with 16 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Makai Mason led the Bears to a 73-70 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. Baylor’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Iowa State. The Bears had a rate of 0.309, while the Cyclones posted a mark of 0.125.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sharp-shooting Iowa State offense ranks 23rd in the nation in that metric at 0.557, while the stingy Baylor defense is ranked 58th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476). Additionally, the Bears rank 260th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.212), while the Cyclones rank 19th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
Baylor Bears at Iowa State Cyclones Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Baylor ranks 160th (4.0).
- The Cyclones rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Bears rank 86th (6.0).
- Baylor ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Iowa State ranks 97th (33.8).
- The Cyclones rank 24th in assists per game (16.2) while the Bears rank 103rd (14.0).
- Baylor ranks 124th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Iowa State ranks 198th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
- The Bears have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Baylor has defeated opponents by an average of 6.6 points.
