Kansas vs Iowa State Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 14th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 19-5 (9-2) this season after they defeated Arizona by a score of 82-78 in their last game. Kansas trailed 45-42 at halftime, but held Arizona to just 33 points in the second half for the win. The Jayhawks shot 41% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Flory Bidunga led Kansas with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Melvin Council Jr added 23 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Utah by a score of 71-59 and Texas Tech by a score of 64-61. The Jayhawks have scored 78.0 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.8 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 20.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 14.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 47.5% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 21-3 (8-3) this year after they lost to TCU by a score of 62-55 in their last game. Iowa State led 30-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 33-25 in the second half for the loss. The Cyclones shot 41% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 25% on free throws in the game. Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 12 points and nine assists, while Tamin Lipsey added 12 points and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated Baylor by a score of 72-69 and Kansas State by a score of 95-61. The Cyclones have scored 84.6 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 18.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.9 points against per game this season. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 18.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Iowa State is shooting 50.9% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 40.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 13 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Kansas has lost each of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
• Kansas has lost the first half in each of its last seven Saturday day road games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won each of its last eight games.
• Iowa State has lost each of its last four February games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last four February games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Kansas’ last 10 day games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Six of Iowa State’s last seven home games against Kansas have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Kansas vs Iowa State Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they have beaten Arizona, Texas Tech, and BYU in three of their last four games. The Jayhawks are shooting 48% from the field and they have allowed 62 or fewer in three of their last five. Iowa State had their winning streak snapped against TCU in their last game, but they have scored at least 84 points in three of their last five. This should be a great matchup, but I think Kansas’ defense can keep this game close. Take the Jayhawks and the points.

David Racey's Pick: Kansas +6.5