Offense meets defense when the Iowa State Cyclones (11-2, 1-0 Big 12) welcome the No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) to James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Prediction
In the Jayhawks’ last matchup, they topped the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans, 92-87. Kansas’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Michigan State, who had a mark of 19.5. Dedric Lawson played a key role for Kansas with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.
The Cyclones easily got past the Alabama State Hornets in their last contest, 79-53. The Cyclones had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 23.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 25.2). Michael Jacobson was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Jayhawks won both matchups against the Cyclones last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Kansas won 83-77. Kansas had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 14.9). Iowa State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 vs. 16.2).
Marial Shayok and Jacobson have been playing well over the last five games for Iowa State. Shayok has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Jacobson has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Iowa State (11th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 117.9) takes on the top-notch defense of Kansas (57th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 94.0).
Kansas at Iowa State Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iowa State ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Kansas ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
The Cyclones rank 20th in assists per game (16.8) while the Jayhawks rank 121st in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Iowa State ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Kansas ranks 97th (3.5).
The Cyclones rank 81st in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Jayhawks rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
Iowa State allows the sixth-fewest steals per game (4.5) while Kansas ranks 48th (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 11.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
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