Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa St. Cyclones Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an anticipated game between two highly ranked basketball teams, Kansas will be facing Iowa State in the Hawkeye State. Kansas recently won against Cincinnati with a score of 74-69, although they did not cover the line as an eight-point favorite. On the other hand, Iowa State achieved a 78-67 victory against Kansas State, covering the line as an 8.5-point favorite. In their historical matchups, Kansas leads the series with a record of 126 wins to Iowa State's 58, with their most recent encounter resulting in a 71-58 victory for Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals on March 10, 2023. Currently, Iowa State is the favored team, with an opening line of -3.5 and the current line at Iowa State -4.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jayhawks +165 | Cyclones -196

Spread: Jayhawks +4.5 (-110) | Cyclones -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 66%.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas bounced back from a road loss to West Virginia by defeating Cincinnati at home. With this win, the Jayhawks improved their overall record to 16-3 and are currently tied for third place in the Big 12 with a 4-2 record in conference play. In their game against Cincinnati, Kansas initially had a 12-point lead in the first half but ended up tied at halftime. However, they managed to regain the lead and maintain it for the rest of the game, ultimately winning by a score of 37-35. Kansas shot 46.2% from the field and overcame a rebounding disadvantage to secure the victory. Johnny Furphy led the Jayhawks with 23 points in this game. Throughout the season, Kansas has displayed a solid offensive performance, averaging 79.2 points per game, placing them 64th in the nation for scoring offense. The team also excels in rebounding and assists, collecting an average of 36.8 rebounds and 20.8 assists per game respectively, which currently leads the nation. Defensively, the Jayhawks allow an average of 67.7 points per game, ranking them 91st in scoring defense. Hunter Dickinson is a key contributor for Kansas, averaging 18.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Other players such as Kevin McCullar Jr. and K.J. Adams also provide secondary scoring options for the team. Additionally, contributions from Dajuan Harris Jr., Elmarko Jackson, Parker Braun, Michael Jankovich, Nicolas Timberlake, and Jamari McDowell are vital on the offensive end. In terms of shooting proficiency, Kansas holds a field goal percentage of 50.8%, ranking them fourth in the country. They make an average of 6.3 three-pointers per game, with a success rate of 35.8%, putting them at 53rd place in the nation. Furthermore, the team has a free throw conversion rate of 74%. Overall, Kansas ranks 65th in offense and 85th in defense according to power rankings. They currently hold a 16-3 record for the season, with a 7-11-1 record against the spread. In terms of offense, the Jayhawks have impressive shooting percentages for field goals (50.82%) and free throws (74.02%), ranking them fourth and 83rd in the nation respectively. They also make an average of 35.82 Furphy’s buzzer beating 3️⃣ is the @Gatorade Play of the Game from yesterday’s 74-69 win over Cincinnati 🙌 #RockChalk | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/wLmj3yzFWR