Iowa State looks to cover the Cyclones-Wildcats pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 19-9 mark when they host Kansas State in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Iowa State Cyclones to cover the point spread in this one found them as -9-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas State Wildcats will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 14-10-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Iowa State Cyclones are 12-12-1 ATS. Kansas State Wildcats are 13-12 on betting the total; Iowa State Cyclones are 12-12-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Iowa State Cyclones rated this week at No. 146 and the Kansas State Wildcats sitting at No. 130.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Kansas State is ranked No. 110 in NCAA basketball at 37 per game. Contrast that with Iowa State's No. 152 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Iowa State is the No. 47-ranked team in the country at 8.39 per game, while Kansas State rates No. 249 at 5.18 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wildcats got 20 points from Justin Edwards, but it was Texas that prevailed in a 71-70 final on Monday at Bramlage Coliseum.
The Cyclones got 23 points from Abdel Nader, but it was West Virginia that prevailed in a 97-87 final on Monday at WVU Colliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Kansas State home to TCU, Wednesday, March 2nd
Iowa State at Oklahoma State, Monday, February 29th