The 19th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (19-8, 8-6 Big 12) and their outstanding offense host the Oklahoma Sooners (17-10, 5-9 Big 12) and their exceptional defense. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Iowa State Cyclones ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cyclones lost a tough one against the TCU Horned Frogs, 75-72, while the Sooners edged the Texas Longhorns, 69-67.
Oklahoma played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 27.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.534 (above their season average of 0.497). For those same stats, Texas was 18.9 and 0.492, respectively. Iowa State, on the other hand, forced TCU into a turnover percentage of 19.4 (above their season average of 16.2). Iowa State was led by Michael Jacobson, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds. Christian James, meanwhile played well for Oklahoma, finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Marial Shayok led the Cyclones to a 75-74 win. He recorded 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Iowa State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 28.2). Oklahoma, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 13.8).
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Iowa State takes on the elite defense of Oklahoma. The Cyclones rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Sooners are 52nd in defensive efficiency.
Oklahoma Sooners at Iowa State Cyclones Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 24th in assists per game (16.1) while Oklahoma ranks 177th (12.8).
- The Cyclones rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Sooners rank 148th (3.8).
- Iowa State ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Oklahoma ranks 141st (6.7).
- The Cyclones rank 103rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Sooners rank 243rd (19.6).
- Oklahoma ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (38.7) while Iowa State ranks 161st (35.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (8.4 above their season average).
- The Sooners have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Oklahoma has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
