Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 18-14 (7-13) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 87-68 in their last game. Cincinnati led 38-26 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Bearcats shot 47.8% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 21 points and six steals, while Josh Reed added 19 points and four rebounds in the game.

Prior to that victory, the Bearcats lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 78-67 and Kansas State by a score of 54-49. Cincinnati has lost three of their last four games and they finished tied for 12th in the Big 12 standings with a 7-13 record. Cincinnati has scored 70.5 points per game and they have allowed 65.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.7 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Jizzle James is averaging 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Simas Lukosius is averaging 10.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Cincinnati is shooting 45% from the field, 66.1% on free throws, and 32.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 23-8 (13-7) this year after they defeated Kansas State by a score of 73-57 in their last game. Iowa State led 34-26 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half in the win. The Cyclones shot 47.1% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Curtis Jones led Iowa State with 24 points and five assists, while Joshua Jefferson added 14 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cyclones lost to BYU by a score of 88-85 but did beat Arizona by a score of 84-67 before that. Iowa State has lost three of their last five games and they finished fifth in the Big 12 standings with a 13-7 record. Iowa State has scored 80.1 points per game and they have allowed 67.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this year. Curtis Jones is averaging 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this year. Iowa State is shooting 47.5% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction 

Cincinnati really fell apart at times during conference play, as they had three separate three-game losing streaks, but they won on Tuesday and are trying for a big upset win here. The Bearcats are shooting 45% from the field this year and they have scored fewer than 70 points in four of their last five games. Iowa State is ranked #12 in the country right now, but they have dropped three of their last five games. The Cyclones are shooting 47.5% from the field this year, but they have had some trouble away from home. Iowa State did beat Cincinnati by a score of 81-70 in their first meeting and even with some recent troubles, I think the Iowa State offense is too good for Cincinnati here. Take the Cyclones. 

David Racey's Pick: Iowa State -9.5