Iowa St. Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Picks & Predictions
The Colorado Buffaloes (9-2) will face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (10-1) in their Big 12 opener. The Cyclones previously defeated the Buffaloes 99-71 as a 13-point
Game outlook
The Colorado Buffaloes (9-2) will face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (10-1) in their Big 12 opener. The Cyclones previously defeated the Buffaloes 99-71 as a 13-point favorite in the Maui Invitational. Iowa State is the current betting favorite at -10 for the upcoming matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cyclones -515 | Buffaloes +375
Spread: Cyclones -10 (-110) | Buffaloes +10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 84%.
Iowa St. Cyclones
Iowa State has been on a winning streak, with impressive victories over Omaha and Morgan State in their recent non-conference games. They are currently ranked No. 5 in the KenPom ratings, excelling in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Key wins against Dayton and Marquette have solidified their resume, with their only loss coming against Auburn. The team has a balanced scoring attack, led by Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones. Milan Momcilovic has been a sharpshooter from beyond the arc, and Joshua Jefferson has been a force on the boards. Defensively, the Cyclones have been solid, allowing an average of 64.90 points per game. Their offensive statistics rank them among the top in the nation, shooting well from the field and free-throw line. Overall, Iowa State looks like a strong contender in college basketball this season.