Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kansas State vs Iowa State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Ames.

Kansas State vs Iowa State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Cyclones? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Iowa State is favored to win by -16.5 at home vs. Kansas State.

Kansas State vs. Iowa State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kansas State Wildcats at Iowa State Cyclones
Where: Ames at Hilton Coliseum
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds IOWAST -16.5, KANST +850 | IOWAST -1667 O/U 143.5

Wildcats Preview: Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes on the Road?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Kansas State improved to 9-11 on the season with an 85-57 home win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday, January 29th. The Wildcats entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.

Kansas State took control early, leading 45-23 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 142.5 O/U line.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kansas State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.6% from the field and hitting 52.2% from beyond the arc, going 12-for-23 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, making 13 out of 18 attempts.

Marchelus Avery led the Wildcats with 22 points, shooting 87.5% overall and hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range. Brendan Hausen was perfect from deep, going 5-for-5 from three and finishing with 18 points. Coleman Hawkins contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, adding 6 assists to the effort.

Wildcats Team Defense

Kansas State's defense gave up 57 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 52% from the field on 30 of 57 attempts. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, also at a 52% rate.

From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense allowed 12 threes on 23 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 52%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 72%. Kansas State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Cyclones Preview: Can the Cyclones Grab a Win at Home?

Iowa State Cyclones Recent Game/Games

Iowa State dropped to 17-3 on the season after an 86-75 road loss to Arizona on Monday. The Cyclones entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 161 points exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.

Trailing 34-30 at halftime, Iowa State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37, unable to close the gap.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Iowa State's offense put up 75 points, shooting 43.1% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 49.2%, and they connected on 51.2% of their two-point shots, going 21 for 41 inside the arc.

Caleb Love led the team with 22 points, despite shooting 36.4% overall and 30.8% from three. Tamin Lipsey added 18 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Keshon Gilbert contributed 17 points, making 2 of 3 three-pointers. Tobe Awaka was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and also grabbed 12 rebounds.

Cyclones Team Defense

Despite Iowa State's defensive efforts, they allowed 86 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Cyclones gave up 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, resulting in a 51% shooting percentage from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Iowa State's defense allowed 10 made threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. The Cyclones also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81%. Additionally, Iowa State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats vs Cyclones Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Kansas State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 65 points per game.
Across their three previous home games, Iowa State has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 69 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
As the betting favorite, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.