The 20th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (17-5, 6-3 Big 12) and their outstanding offense visit Oklahoma to take on the Sooners (15-7, 3-6 Big 12) and their exceptional defense. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Iowa State Cyclones at Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Sooners lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 79-71, while the Cyclones beat the Texas Longhorns, 65-60.
Iowa State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (worse than their season average of 14.1) and a free throw rate of 0.204 (below their season average of 0.228). Texas recorded marks of 17.6 and 0.179, respectively, for those same stats. Oklahoma, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-29; 72.4 percent). Oklahoma was lifted by Kristian Doolittle, who finished with seven points and 12 rebounds. Talen Horton-Tucker, meanwhile had a good game for Iowa State, contributing 15 points and six rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Sooners won 81-60. The Sooners’ 6.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cyclones, who had a rate of 15.4. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Points could be at a premium in this contest between a pair of the nation’s premier defenses. Oklahoma currently ranks 44th in defensive efficiency (95.4) and Iowa State is 37th (95.1). Additionally, the Cyclones rank 22nd in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Sooners rank 261st in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.8 percent).
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oklahoma ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Iowa State ranks 167th (35.4).
- The Cyclones average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 112th in the country. The Sooners rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- Iowa State ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Oklahoma ranks 99th (3.4).
- The Cyclones rank 27th in assists per game (16.3) while the Sooners rank 165th (12.9).
- Iowa State ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Oklahoma ranks 130th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, down from 13.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
