The Iowa State Cyclones will hit the floor running against the away Oklahoma State Cowboys Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Oklahoma State Cowboys before tip-off in this one found them as -1-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iowa State Cyclones are 20-10 so far on the season, and 15-12 ATS vs the number. The Oklahoma State Cowboys, meanwhile, are 20-11 and 17-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Iowa State go 15-12 and the Oklahoma State Cowboys go 14-13 on betting totals.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 98-ranked Iowa State Cyclones and the No. 42-rated Oklahoma State Cowboys in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Oklahoma State is ranked No. 104 in NCAA basketball at 36.55 per game. Contrast that with Iowa State's No. 174 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Iowa State is the No. 12-ranked team in the country at 9.97 per game, while Oklahoma State rates No. 40 at 9 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jeffrey Carroll went off for 27 points and added 4 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Kansas handed Oklahoma State a 90-85 defeat at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
The Cyclones endured a 87-76 loss at the hands of the Mountaineers on Friday, despite a 22-point effort from Naz Long at WVU Colliseum.