The Kansas State Wildcats (9-13, 2-7 Big 12) and the Iowa State Cyclones (9-13, 2-7 Big 12) clash at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Wildcats can put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Cyclones fell to the 13th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers, 76-61, while the Wildcats were defeated by the top-ranked Baylor Bears, 73-67.
Kansas State did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (15-19; 78.9 percent) while Iowa State forced West Virginia into a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 17.3). Tyrese Haliburton had a solid performance for Iowa State, recording 12 points, five rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Xavier Sneed was a key piece for Kansas State with 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Cyclones took this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Iowa State won 63-59. One of Iowa State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Wildcats were just 7-9 (77.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-tempo Cyclones (ranked 99th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Wildcats (279th in possessions per game).
Kansas State vs. Iowa State Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the NCAA. Kansas State ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Wildcats rank 146th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1) while the Cyclones rank 230th (37.2).
- The Cyclones rank 44th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Wildcats rank 153rd (2.6).
- Iowa State ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.0) while Kansas State ranks 132nd (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Cyclones have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Iowa State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
