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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Cyclones vs. Kansas State
- (17-8) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats (19-7)
- Date: Saturday, February 18th
- Time: 2:00 ET
- Venue: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Cyclones N/A | Wildcats N/A
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Iowa State +3.0 | Kansas State -3.0 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 134.5
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Iowa State Cyclones
By now, we all know Iowa State as one of the nation’s top defenses. Teams are averaging just 61.6 ppg against the Cyclones, the 10th-best mark in the country.
In their first matchup at home against K-State, they were able to hang on to an 80-76 victory. They’ll look to repeat what worked for them earlier this year.
Offensively, it’s been a hodgepodge of results, spanning from a low point of 53 points to a high mark at 84. The question mark moving forward for the Cyclones will be, can they score enough to win?
Cyclones Offense
Because the offense lacks stars, the Iowa State offense should be looked at holistically, rather than the individuals.
This is not an offense that relies on the deep ball, but runs a methodical offense. To support the point, KenPom ranks the Cycs at 304th in adjusted tempo, which is likely a feature rather than a bug.
This team counts on points in the transition game — they’ve forced the highest turnover per possession rate in the country.
Additionally, the offense doesn’t get to the line regularly. They rank an unappealing 303rd in FTA per game.
Kansas State Wildcats
That Kansas State shot 56% from 3 in their first matchup and still lost is a bit concerning. However, when you consider they allowed 80 points, room for improvement is clearly there.
For what it’s worth, KenPom ranks the Wildcats 22nd in defense, so that game was either a fluke or they’ve improved quite a bit.
The offense plays with tempo, meaning an early lead could be an edge here. They rely on senior Keyontae Johnson’s 17.5 ppg to lead the offense.
Wildcats Key Stats
Kansas State turns the ball over 14.4 times per game, 317th in the country. Iowa State will look to cash in transition buckets on turnovers to supplement their anemic offense.
The last two games have seen K-State average just 64 points, while allowing 75.
Kansas State is 9-3-0 ATS as a home favorite, covering by an average of 6.6 points.
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats CBB Betting Trends
- First, Iowa State is 16-9 to the under this season
- Next, Kansas State is 14-12 to the over
- Iowa State is just 3-4-0 ATS as a road underdog
- Finally, Kansas State is 9-3-0 ATS as a home favorite
Free Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Iowa State +3.0
Free Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick: u134.5
These two teams can play a close one, and that usually leads me towards taking the points. Iowa State’s offense just scares me a little here.
I’m going with an under. KenPom tells me these are two elite defenses and this time of year the stakes get higher and teams more desperate.
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