The 17th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (25-8, 14-6 Big 12) will be in the Big 12 Conference Tourney at Sprint Center when they take on the Iowa State Cyclones (22-11, 11-9 Big 12). The game can be seen on ESPN at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 88-74, while the Cyclones beat the 15th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats 63-59.
Iowa State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.216) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 28.6). Kansas State was 0.111 and 19.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Kansas played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (below their season average of 0.235) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 29.2). West Virginia was 0.116 and 28.9, respectively, for those same stats. Kansas’ Dedric Lawson played well, putting up 24 points and eight rebounds. Michael Jacobson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Iowa State with eight points and 16 rebounds.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Kansas in this matchup. The Jayhawks rank 182nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.234, while Iowa State ranks 14th in FTA rate allowed (0.171). Also, the Cyclones rank 31st in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Jayhawks rank 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476).
Iowa State vs. Kansas ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 116th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Kansas ranks 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
- The Cyclones rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Jayhawks rank 131st (6.4).
- Iowa State blocks 4.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 27th in the nation. Kansas ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Jayhawks rank 47th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Cyclones rank 167th (35.2).
- Iowa State ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.3) while Kansas ranks 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cyclones have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Iowa State has defeated opponents by an average of 9.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average).