Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13
The Iowa State Cyclones, ranked #2, are set to play against the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The game will take place at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, with a tip-off time of 9:00 PM ET. This Big 12 conference game will be aired on ESPN, offering fans a chance to catch the action live.
Iowa State enters as the favorite with a spread of -4.5. The Cyclones have an impressive 16-0 record this season, demonstrating strong performances both at home and on the road. Kansas, the underdog with a spread of +4.5, holds an 11-5 record. They will look to leverage their home advantage to challenge the Cyclones. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks
- Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence KS
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Iowa State Spread: -4.5 (-107), Kansas Spread: +4.5 (-118), Iowa State MoneyLine: -183, Kansas MoneyLine: +147, Over/Under: 148.5
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones have had a strong season so far. They hold a perfect 16-0 record, with an impressive 3-0 in away games. Their recent victories include a 12-point win over Oklahoma State, a 10-point win at Baylor, and a dominant 21-point win against West Virginia.
Offensively, the Cyclones average 88 points per game, ranking them 26th nationally. They excel in shooting with a field goal percentage of 51.9%, which is 9th best. Their three-point shooting is also effective, hitting 40.8% of their attempts, placing them 18th.
Key players like Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic lead the team in scoring. Jefferson averages 17.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Momcilovic is close behind with 17.6 points per game and an impressive shooting percentage of 55.7%.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks hold an 11-5 record this season, with a strong 6-2 record at home. In their last three games, the team won one game and lost two. Their recent loss to West Virginia saw them score 75 points, with Darryn Peterson contributing 23 points in the game.
On the offensive side, the Jayhawks average 77.5 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.7%, ranking them 123rd. They also grab 39.4 rebounds per game, which places them in 69th position nationally.
Defensively, the Jayhawks struggle with steals, averaging only 5.5 per game. However, they excel in blocking, with 6.1 blocks per game. The team averages 15.2 fouls per game, which is a point of concern moving forward.
BTB Betting Pick
Iowa State is favored by 4.5 points in this game against Kansas. Iowa State scores 88.0 points per game, while Kansas scores 77.5 points per game. Given Iowa State’s strong offense and higher scoring average, picking Iowa State to cover the -4.5 spread seems reasonable.
The over/under line for the game is set at 148.5 points. Iowa State’s average combined with Kansas’s suggests a total score of around 165.5 points. Considering both teams’ scoring abilities, the over 148.5 is a solid pick.