Iowa State vs Kansas Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa State vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 13th at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 16-0 (3-0) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 83-71 in their last game. Iowa State led 42-40 at halftime and they held Oklahoma State to just 31 points in the second half in the win. The Cyclones shot 47% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 19 points and five rebounds, while Milan Momcilovic added 18 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated Baylor by a score of 70-60 and West Virginia by a score of 80-59. The Cyclones have scored 88.0 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.9 points against per game this season. Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while Milan Momcilovic is averaging 17.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Iowa State is shooting 51.9% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 40.8% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 11-5 (1-2) this year after they lost to West Virginia by a score of 86-75 in their last game. Kansas led 43-39 at halftime, but they were outscored 47-32 in the second half for the loss. The Jayhawks shot 43% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Darryn Peterson led Kansas with 23 points and six rebounds, while Tre White added 18 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kansas defeated TCU by a score of 104-100, but lost to UCF by a score of 81-75 before that. The Jayhawks have scored 77.5 points per game with 39.4 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.1 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 22.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Tre White is averaging 15.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 46.7% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won 72 of its last 75 night games at Allen Fieldhouse.
• Iowa State has lost 15 of its last 18 January road games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Iowa State has lost the first half in five of its last six January road games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas has lost each of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against teams with an AP Ranking of 2.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Each of Iowa State’s last four road night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.9%).
• Kansas ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.4%).
• Iowa State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.8%).
• Iowa State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).

Iowa State vs Kansas Prediction 

Kansas comes into this contest after losing two of their last three games and they have not played well in their three conference games. The Jayhawks are shooting 47% from the field, but they have allowed 86, 100, and 81 points in their last three games. Iowa State is undefeated so far this season and they have scored at least 80 points in four of their last five games. The Cyclones are shooting 52% from the field and they have allowed 61 points or fewer in four of their last five. Iowa State has been the more consistent team and with Kansas struggling to get stops, I will take Iowa State on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Iowa State -3.5