Iowa St. Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Tuesday night, the #14 Iowa State Cyclones will be facing off against the Cincinnati Bearcats in an anticipated Big 12 basketball matchup. Iowa State, with a record of 29-8, demonstrated its strength in a recent home victory over TCU where they won 71-59 as 8.5-point favorites. Cincinnati, on the other hand, put up a valiant fight against #5 Houston, losing 67-62 but managing to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. This is the sole meeting between these teams this season, as Cincinnati was not yet part of the Big 12 last year. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 EST at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Currently, Cincinnati is considered the betting favorite, opening at -1 and with the current line at Cincinnati -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cyclones +110 | Bearcats -128

Spread: Cyclones +1.5 (-110) | Bearcats -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.

Iowa St. Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen significant success recently, rising to 14th in the AP Polls and performing well in conference play. They have won five out of their last six games, with their only loss being a narrow defeat to #18 Baylor on the road. Notably, they have defeated two ranked opponents, #19 TCU and #7 Kansas. In their most recent game against TCU, forward Tre King led the team with 15 points in a victory. Key players for the Cyclones include junior guard Keshon Gilbert, who leads the team in scoring with 13.9 points per game. Gilbert also contributes 4.7 rebounds per game and 4.2 assists per game. Another important player is sophomore point guard Tamin Lipsey, who averages 13.2 points per game and stands out with impressive statistics such as 5.6 assists per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, and 3.0 steals per game. Freshman Milan Momcilovic is the team's top shooter, with 45 made threes on a 40.2% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Senior Curtis Jones provides additional scoring from the wing, averaging 9.8 points per game. Statistically, the Cyclones are ranked 9th overall according to KenPom. They excel defensively, ranking 3rd in efficiency, while their offense ranks 45th in efficiency. Their style of play is not particularly fast-paced, as they have the 165th fastest tempo in college basketball. In terms of projected performance, they are currently predicted to be a four seed in the NCAA Tournament according to Bracketology. There are no reported injuries that would impact the team's depth chart. In terms of overall performance, the Cyclones have a power ranking of 73. They rank 56th in offense, scoring an average of 79.41 points per game, and 7th in defense, allowing an average of 62.27 points per game. Offensively, they have a shooting percentage of 47.55% from the field, 68.73% from the free-throw line, and 35.51% from three-point range. They average 35.50 rebounds per game and have 16.77 offensive assists and 10.95 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 40.19% from the field, 72.34% from the free- Big Dimes From Big Rob. #Cyclones | #C5C pic.twitter.com/kFVNRXP3Ci