Kansas Jayhawks at Iowa State Cyclones 2/4/23- College Betting Picks and Odds
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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones
CBB: 12:00 PM EST
Feb. 04, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : KAN
The Kansas Jayhawks go back on the road Saturday afternoon to Ames, IA for a matchup with the number 13 ranked Iowa State Cyclones. Kansas comes into Saturday rank #8 in the nation on a two game win streak after a 12 point victory against Kansas State. Defensively Kansas did just enough allowing only 78 points on 33.9% shooting in The Jayhawks force 13 turnovers in the win. Offensively Kansas was lights out making just over 40% of their shots and knocked down 11 long balls who scored 90 total points after a 49 point first half.
Jalen Wilson is the offensive leader for Kansas this season averaging 21.3 points per game on 42.7% shooting to go along with team leading 8.5 rebounds as well. Gradey Dick is second on the team scoring 14.5 points and KJ Adams JR. adds 10.5 points on a blistering 64.2% shooting from the floor. Point guard Dajuan Harris Jr. averages 7.7 points and leads Kansas with 6.3 assists per game.
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The Iowa State Cyclones return home Saturday afternoon struggling a bit on a two game losing streak after a 3 point loss to Texas Tech in overtime. Offensively Iowa State was dominant making 47.5% of their shots and 33.3% from beyond the arc but made just 57.1% of their free throws and turned the ball over 17 times in the loss. Defensively Iowa State struggled allowing 80 total points including 49 in the second half and nine in overtime as Texas Tech shot 40% from the floor.
Jaren Holmes is the offensive leader for Iowa State this season averaging 13.5 points per game on 40.8% shooting from the floor. Gabe Kalscheur averages 13.4 points and Caleb Grill chips in 10.7 points as the only other player in double figures to go along with a team leading 4.2 rebounds per game. Tamin Lipsey leads Iowa State this season averaging 4.8 assists per game to go along with 6.9 points.
Recent Betting Trends:
Iowa State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Iowa State's last 10 games.
Kansas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. Kansas are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games.
Kansas are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games.
Kansas are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Iowa State.
Free Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas comes into Saturday playing better basketball as of late and will continue to roll on the road. Look for Kansas to overwhelm a struggling Iowa State team leading to the third consecutive win for the Jayhawks. Take Kansas to do enough Saturday on the road to continue their winning ways as they pick up the win and cover in Iowa. Final Score Prediction, Kansas Jayhawks win and cover 76-68.