Arizona (13-6) vs Iowa State (17-2)
Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm (McKale Memorial Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Arizona +1.5 — Over/Under: 151.5
The Iowa State Cyclones are visiting the Arizona Wildcats on Monday, January 27th at the McKale Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:
The Arizona Wildcats’ recent form and player performance
The Iowa State Cyclones’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Wildcats
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Iowa State Cyclones
Recent betting trends in games played between Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona Wildcats
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats game
Arizona Wildcats Preview
The Arizona Wildcats have a 13-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big 12. Arizona is coming off a 78-63 win over Colorado. The Wildcats are 10-9 against the spread, and 10-9 in over/under while having a 9-1 home record.
Offensively, Arizona is averaging 82.7 points per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.9 points per game (101st). The Wildcats shoot 48.2% from the field (38th) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (260th). The Wildcats shoot 75.2% from the free-throw line (71st) and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game, which is the 30th-best nationally.
Caleb Love leads Arizona in scoring this season, with an average of 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Jaden Bradley adds 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-high 3.8 assists.
Iowa State Cyclones Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones have a 17-2 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big 12. The Cyclones are coming off a 76-61 win over Arizona State. The Cyclones are 12-7 against the spread, and 9-10 in over/under, while having a 4-1 road record.
Offensively, Iowa State is averaging 84.6 points per game, which is 12th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.9 points per game (44th). The Cyclones shoot 49.5% from the field, which is the 13th-best in the nation, and 35% from beyond the arc (115th). The Cyclones shoot 75.4% from the free-throw line (66th) and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game (100th).
Curtis Jones leads Iowa State in scoring with an average of 18.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Keshon Gilbert adds 15.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and a team-high 4.7 assists.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won 42 of its last 44 night games at McKale Memorial Center.
- Arizona has won the first half in each of its last seven night games.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 17 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in 16 of its last 17 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Iowa State’s last 14 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of Arizona’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+13.8).
- Arizona ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.0%).
- Iowa State ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+18.7).
- Iowa State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+26.6).
Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction
In their only previous meeting back in 2018, Arizona won 71-66 on the road, covering the spread. In this Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction, Iowa State is coming as a -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season and both are elite offensively, ranking in the top 30 of the nation, scoring 167.3 points per game combined. Both teams are also top-40 in the nation in field goal percentage, and Arizona is 3-1 to the over in their last 4 home games. There will be fireworks offensively in this game, so take the over.