Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
The Wildcats and Cyclones are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cyclones will host the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Iowa State being favored by -16.5 at home against Kansas State.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +16.5
This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cyclones.
- Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Kansas State at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Wildcats Chances on the Road
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kansas State improved to 9-11 on the season with an 85-57 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday, January 29th. The Wildcats were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 45-23 at halftime, Kansas State added 40 more points in the second half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 142.5.
Kansas State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.6% from the field and 52.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, and they also hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13 for 18 from the line.
Brendan Hausen was perfect from downtown, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 18 points. Marchelus Avery led the Wildcats with 22 points, shooting 87.5% overall and 66.7% from three-point range.
Even with Kansas State allowing 57 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposition, who shot 52% from the field. The Wildcats gave up 12 threes on 23 attempts, also at a 52% clip.
From the free-throw line, Kansas State’s opponent went 13/18, hitting 72% of their attempts. The Wildcats did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 7 offensive rebounds.
Will the Cyclones Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Iowa State Cyclones Recent Game/Games
The Cyclones fell to 17-3 on the season after an 86-75 road loss to Arizona on Monday. Iowa State entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.
After trailing 34-30 at halftime, Iowa State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37 points to Arizona, resulting in the loss.
Iowa State put up 75 points in their last game, 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 was 49.2%, and they connected on 51.2% of their two-point shots, going 21 for 41 inside the arc.
Caleb Love led the Cyclones with 22 points, though he shot just 36.4% overall and 30.8% from three. Tamin Lipsey added 18 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Tobe Awaka was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and grabbing 12 rebounds. Keshon Gilbert also contributed 17 points, shooting 66.7% from three-point range.
Even though Iowa State allowed 86 points, they did so while holding their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The Cyclones gave up 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 19 of 37 shots.
From beyond the arc, Iowa State’s defense allowed 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. The Cyclones gave up 13 offensive rebounds.