Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/27/2024

Game Time: 1:30 pm ET, Saturday, January 27, 2024

Venue:  Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  KU +3.5, ISU -3.5; Over/Under:  143 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  KU +3.5, ISU -3.5; Over/Under:  143 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  KU +3.5, ISU -3.5; Over/Under:  143 points

Kansas Jayhawks:  16-3 (4-2) (3rd place, Big 12)

Iowa State Cyclones:  15-4 (4-2) (4th place, Big 12)

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Kansas Jayhawks:  3-2  last 5

Iowa State Cyclones:  4-1  last 5

Kansas is entering this game with a 16-3 record overall, a 4-2 record in conference games, and they are 2-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Cincinnati Bearcats in their last game. Johnny Furphy led the team in points per game in that game with 23 while Kevin McCullar Jr. was next on the team with 20. Dajuan Harris Jr. led the team in assists with 8 in that game while Johnny Furphy led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 46.2% from the field, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.7 PPG against them. Kansas has an ATS record of 7-11-1 this season and their O/U record is 9-10.

Iowa State is entering this game with a 15-4 record overall, a 4-2 conference record, and they are 12-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Kansas State Wildcats in their last game. Milan Momcilovic led the team in points in that game with 19 while Curtis Jones was next on the team with 18. Tamin Lipsey led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Keshon Gilbert led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 43.1% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 80.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 61.1 PPG against them. Iowa State has an ATS record of 13-6 this season and their O/U record is 12-7.

The current betting odds have Kansas listed as a 3.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kansas has looked really good in their games this season with their 16-3 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country. They haven't looked as good in their road games with their 2-2 road record but they are still one of the best teams in the conference right now with their 4-2 conference record. Meanwhile, Iowa State has looked really good in their games this season with their 15-4 record overall which also has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country. They have looked really good in the Big 12 too with their 4-2 conference record and they have been even better on their home court with their 12-0 home record this season. Iowa State has been rolling in their games lately with some impressive wins too, but Kansas is still one of the best teams in the country and they will be out to prove something here on the road against another ranked opponent. Kansas is no longer ranked inside the top 5 in the country but they still have a top 5 team and they will be looking to prove that they are one of the best in the country still by picking up a solid road win against a ranked conference opponent. Iowa State has a really good team this season but Kansas still has more talent and this is going to be a statement game they will be focused on winning. The best way to place a bet here is on Kansas to cover the spread in this game. 

Kansas Iowa State Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, January 27, 2024 (1:30 pm ET start time) is Kansas 77 Iowa State 72.

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Kansas Jayhawks: 6-14 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 4-9 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 19-26 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 34-20 UNDER as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 15-4 UNDER off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. 8-2 UNDER after a game where they failed to cover the spread.

Iowa State Cyclones: 13-6 ATS in all games. 11-1 ATS in all home games. 9-3 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 11-4 ATS as a favorite. 23-14 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs. 6-3 UNDER after 2 straight games where they had 10 or more steals. 

Kansas Jayhawks:  None.

Iowa State Cyclones:  K. Fish (F) out for season - Shoulder. J. Hamilton (G) out for season - Redshirt. J. Rock (C) out for season - Redshirt.

“They got a goose egg other than Skillings shooting the ball from the arc, and those were all in the first half. We were probably lucky on some of them, but we did a decent job defensively, and that was a big part of the game.” - Bill Self after his team’s win against Cincinnati in their last game on Monday.

“It's so important that you don't relinquish that lead. Your confidence (grows) as you're out in front or they don't get over that hump.” - T.J. Otzelberger after his team’s win against KSU in their last game on Wednesday.

K. Adams 

H. Dickinson 

D. Harris 

E. Jackson 

K. McCullar

K. Gilbert 

R. Jones 

T. King 

T. Lipsey 

M. Momcilovic

PPG: C. McCarthy (34)

APG: D. Harris Jr. (6.8)

Reb/G: H. Dickinson (11.1)

PPG: T. Lipsey (14.1)

APG: T. Lipsey (5.6)

Reb/G: T. Lipsey (5.3)

Coaches:

Kansas Jayhawks: Bill Self (21st season)

Iowa State Cyclones: T.J. Otzelberger (3rd season)