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Game time: March 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Bramlage Coliseum — Manhattan, KS

Article updated Mar 9, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The #6 Iowa State Cyclones (24-6, 13-4 Big 12) are set to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (17-13, 7-10 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup to close out the regular season. Iowa

Game outlook

The #6 Iowa State Cyclones (24-6, 13-4 Big 12) are set to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (17-13, 7-10 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup to close out the regular season. Iowa State recently secured a victory over #20 BYU but did not cover as favorites, while K-State suffered a loss to #14 Kansas. Iowa State emerged victorious in their previous meeting this season. The game is scheduled for 2:00 EST at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas and will be televised on ESPN2. Iowa State is currently favored to win with a line of Iowa St. -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cyclones -168 | Wildcats +140

Spread: Cyclones -3 (-110) | Wildcats +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 63%.

Iowa St. Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a successful season, currently ranked 6th in the AP Poll after starting unranked. They have won eight of their last nine games in a tough conference, with a strong defense that ranks 2nd in the nation in efficiency. The team is one game behind Houston and could tie for the Big 12 Regular Season Title with a win. Key players include Keshon Gilbert, Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic, and Curtin Jones. The Cyclones are projected to get a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Offensively, they average 76.33 points per game and shoot 46.37% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 61.97 points per game and hold opponents to 40.54% shooting. There are no reported injuries on the team. GET LOUD 🔊 Our @jerseymikes Naismith Men’s College POY Midseason team player Tamin Lipsey got the Hilton Coliseum ROARING‼️ #JerseyMikesNaismith x #Cyclones | #C5C | @TaminLipsey 🎥 @CycloneMBB pic.twitter.com/T5suFlOQKR

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Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis

Kansas State faces a tough matchup for Senior Night against Iowa State, despite having home court advantage. The Wildcats are currently in 10th place in the Big 12 and will likely need to win the conference tournament to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. Leading scorers Tylor Perry, Cam Carter, and Arthur Kaluma will look to bounce back after a tough loss to Kansas, where they were led by big man Will McNair Jr. In terms of statistics, the Wildcats rank 217th in offense and 134th in defense, with a power ranking of 291. They have struggled shooting from the field but have been strong defensively, allowing a low percentage of three-pointers. Overall, Kansas State will need to improve their offensive efficiency and rebounding to come out on top in this challenging matchup. . @macaleab from the low block #KStateMBB 47, #14 Kansas 69 | 07:49 2H pic.twitter.com/KIFfSHpTqf

Kansas State's Struggling Offense Likely to be Stifled by Iowa State's Dominant Defense, Betting on Iowa State to Cover Spread

The impact of Senior Night will not be enough to compensate for a significant mismatch in this game: Kansas State's struggling offense facing the second-best defense in the nation. Despite having three scorers, Kansas State struggles when faced with skilled defenses capable of limiting their options. The recent game against Kansas, where Perry and Carter were neutralized, resulted in a 22-point loss for Kansas State. Iowa State, with an even stronger defense, is likely to replicate this strategy and stifle K-State's scoring opportunities in the half-court. Iowa State has consistently outperformed Kansas State, with victories over Big 12 teams both at home and on the road. By effectively sharing the ball and displaying solid defensive prowess, Iowa State is well-positioned to cover the spread. It is advisable to place your bet on Iowa State to cover in this game.

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SportsJaw Cyclones vs Wildcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cyclones vs Wildcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Iowa St. Cyclones-208 → -175Moved
  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats+170 → +150Moved
  • Spread · Iowa St. Cyclones-4 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats+4 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over134 (-110) → 135.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134 (-110) → 135.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Iowa St. Cyclones
29-8 matchup record · 7-2-1 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kansas St. Wildcats
12-20 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-09T11:15:55.242Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a successful season, currently ranked 6th in the AP Poll after starting unranked. They have won eight of their last nine games in a tough conference, with a strong defense that ranks 2nd in the nation in efficiency. The team is one game behind Houston and could tie for the Big 12 Regular Season Title with a win. Key players include Keshon Gilbert, Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic, and Curtin Jones. The Cyclones are projected to get a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Offensively, they average 76.33 points per game and shoot 46.37% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 61.97 points per game and hold opponents to 40.54% shooting. There are no reported injuries on the team. GET LOUD 🔊 Our @jerseymikes Naismith Men’s College POY Midseason team player Tamin Lipsey got the Hilton Coliseum ROARING‼️ #JerseyMikesNaismith x #Cyclones | #C5C | @TaminLipsey 🎥 @CycloneMBB pic.twitter.com/T5suFlOQKR

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-24Kansas St. Wildcats 67 · Iowa St. Cyclones 78
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas St. Wildcats defeated Iowa St. Cyclones 65-58

Kansas St. Wildcats defeated Iowa St. Cyclones 65-58 on March 9, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Kansas St. Wildcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 28-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Iowa St. Cyclones -3.5 (-110) spread, Kansas St. Wildcats covered, while the 123 combined points finished under the recorded total of 135.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Tbone91Spread · Iowa St. Cyclones -3 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshTotal · Under 134 (-110)Win
  • JwSpread · Iowa St. Cyclones -3.5 (-110)Loss