It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Iowa State Cyclones (13-4, 3-2 Big 12) welcome the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-9, 2-3 Big 12) to James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Iowa State Cyclones ATS Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they were topped by the Baylor Bears, 73-69. Baylor’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Bears had a rate of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.498), while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.500. Cameron McGriff played well for Oklahoma State, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cyclones beat the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last contest, 68-64. Iowa State’s 0.228 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Texas Tech, who had a mark of 0.095. The Cyclones’ mark was above their season average of 0.221, while the Red Raiders’ was below their season average of 0.259. With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Michael Jacobson played well for Iowa State.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. McGriff put up 15 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in the first game, in which the Cowboys lost 69-63. The Cyclones made 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 15.8).
Iowa State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Cyclones currently rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while the Cowboys rank 164th in defensive efficiency.
Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iowa State averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. Oklahoma State ranks 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
The Cyclones rank 28th in assists per game (16.4) while the Cowboys rank 126th (13.6).
Iowa State ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Oklahoma State ranks 103rd (6.5).
The Cyclones rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Cowboys rank 75th (3.2).
Iowa State averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. Oklahoma State ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Cowboys have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (10.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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