Kansas State vs Iowa State Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Kansas State Wildcats are visiting the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, February 1st at the James H. Hilton Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction. We will examine:

The Iowa State Cyclones’ recent form and player performance

The Kansas State Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Iowa State Cyclones

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas State Wildcats

Recent betting trends in games played between Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones game

Iowa State Cyclones Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have a 17-3 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big 12. The Cyclones are coming off a 75-86 loss to Arizona. The Cyclones are 12-8 against the spread, and 10-10 in over/under, while having a 11-0 home record.

Offensively, Iowa State is averaging 84.2 points per game, which is 12th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67 points per game (56th). The Cyclones shoot 49.2% from the field, which is the 17th-best in the nation, and 34.7% from beyond the arc (140th). The Cyclones shoot 75.1% from the free-throw line (74th) and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game (93rd).

Curtis Jones leads Iowa State in scoring with an average of 18.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Keshon Gilbert adds 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and a team-high 4.6 assists per game.

Kansas State Wildcats Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats have a 9-11 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the Big 12. The Wildcats are coming off an 85-57 win over Oklahoma State. The Wildcats are 10-10 against the spread, and 9-11 in over/under while having a 0-6 road record.

Offensively, Kansas State is averaging 72.2 points per game, which ranks 220th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.5 points per game (146th). The Wildcats shoot 45.5% from the field (146th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (145th). The Wildcats shoot 68.1% from the free-throw line (292nd) and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game (200th).

David N’Guessan leads Kansas State in scoring this season, with 12.3 points and 7 rebounds, while Brendan Housen adds 12 points per game.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 29 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Kansas State has lost each of its last nine Saturday road games.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 25 day games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Kansas State has won five of its last six day games against Iowa State.
• Kansas State has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of the last 12 day games between Kansas State and Iowa State have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Nine of Kansas State’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Head-to-Head

Kansas State is 6-4 in their last 10 meetings against Iowa State, and are 7-3 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Iowa State won 76-57 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction

In this Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, Iowa State is coming as a -16.5 home favorites. Iowa State is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, being better both offensively and defensively. The Cyclones are also perfect at home, while the Wildcats are winless on the road. Only one way to go here, and this is to take the hosting Iowa State Cyclones and lay the points at home.