Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Fifth Third Arena Tuesday as the Cincinnati Bearcats look to beat the odds vs the Iowa State Cyclones in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Iowa State Cyclones before tip-off in this one found them as 3.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Bearcats sit at 10-2 (5-5-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Iowa State Cyclones are currently 9-1 (4-3-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Cincinnati is 4-7 OU, and Iowa State is 3-5 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 47 (Cincinnati) and the No. 23 (Iowa State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Iowa State is ranked No. 91 in NCAA basketball at 38.9 per game. Contrast that with Cincinnati's No. 45 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Cincinnati is the No. 71-ranked team in the country at 8 per game, while Iowa State rates No. 51 at 8.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Georges Niang scored 30 points for Iowa State on Saturday, but the Panthers managed a 81-79 victory over the Cyclones at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Bearcats got 15 points from Troy Caupain as Cincinnati ran past Virginia Commonwealth 69-63 on Saturday at Siegel Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Iowa State at Coppin State, Wednesday, December 30th
Cincinnati at Temple, Tuesday, December 29th