The Iowa State Cyclones (21-11, 10-9 Big 12) clash against the 15th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats (25-7, 15-4 Big 12) in the Big 12 Conference Tourney at Sprint Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 70-61, while the Cyclones beat the Baylor Bears 83-66.
Iowa State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 14.2) and a free throw rate of 0.172 (matching their season average). Baylor was 18.3 and 0.121, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Kansas State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over TCU. The Wildcats had a rate of 11.6 (better than their season average of 15.6), while the Horned Frogs posted a mark of 23.5 (above their season average of 16.9). Kansas State’s Xavier Sneed had a good game, putting up 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Talen Horton-Tucker fueled Iowa State with 21 points.
Kansas State may have trouble getting to the foul line in this contest. The Wildcats currently rank 277th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while Iowa State ranks 15th in FTA rate allowed (0.173). Also, the Cyclones’ 20th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 114.1) will face off against the Wildcats’ sixth-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 92.0).
Iowa State vs. Kansas State Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 26th in blocks per game (4.5) while Kansas State ranks 196th (2.3).
- The Cyclones rank 38th in assists per game (15.5) while the Wildcats rank 113th (13.8).
- Iowa State averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. Kansas State ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- The Wildcats rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Cyclones rank 142nd (34.6).
- Iowa State ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Kansas State ranks 121st (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (7.9 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.9 for the season.
