Iowa State vs Kansas Prediction 2/3/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa State vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 3rd 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 17-4 (7-3) this year after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 80-61 in their last game. Iowa State trailed 37-35 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half for the loss. The Cyclones shot 36.5% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Tamin Lipsey led Iowa State with 20 points and three assists, while Curtis Jones added 14 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Cyclones lost to Arizona by a score of 86-75 but did beat Arizona State by a score of 76-61 before that. Iowa State has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Big 12 standings. Iowa State has scored 83.0 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points per game, while also averaging 37.0 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Curtis Jones is averaging 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this year. Iowa State is shooting 48.6% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 15-6 (6-4) this season after they lost to Baylor by a score of 81-70 in their last game. Kansas led 40-21 at halftime, but they were outscored 60-30 in the second half in the loss. The Jayhawks shot 45.6% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 63.2% on free throws in the game. Hunter Dickinson led Kansas with 20 points and five rebounds, while Dajuan Harris Jr. added 12 points and eight assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Jayhawks defeated UCF by a score of 91-87 but did lose to Houston by a score of 92-86 before that. Kansas has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Big 12 standings. Kansas has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 66.7 points per game, while also averaging 39.0 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 47.7% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 33.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Kansas will beat Iowa State

• Kansas has won 34 of its last 36 night games against the Big 12 Conference at Allen Fieldhouse.
• Iowa State has lost each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at Allen Fieldhouse.
• Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last five games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Thirty-one of Iowa State’s last 37 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Iowa State vs Kansas Prediction 

Both of these teams are coming off of disappointing losses on Saturday and they will try to bounce back here, but Kansas will be at home. The Jayhawks blew a huge lead against Baylor in their last game and they have had issues playing a full 40 minutes in several games this season. Iowa State has lost two games in a row and they were just worked by a bad Kansas State team at home. The Cyclones are the slightly better offensive team in this matchup, but we have seen them have some issues in their last four road games. It is tough to know which Kansas team is going to show up, but I will fade Iowa State on the road. Take the Jayhawks here.