The No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (15-1, 4-0 Big 12) carry a nine-game win streak into a home contest with the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones (13-2, 4-0 Big 12), who have won six straight. It tips at 4:00 PM ET (on ESPN+) on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Jayhawks’ ( to win on the moneyline) contest with the Cyclones ().
The insights in what follows reflect odds as of January 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Kansas Vs Iowa State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Iowa State (+7.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (135.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Kansas Vs Iowa State Stat Rankings
| Kansas Avg. (Rank) | Iowa State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 77.8 (59th) | Points Scored | 71.5 (182nd) |
| 65.5 (84th) | Points Allowed | 57.7 (7th) |
| 37.1 (53rd) | Rebounds | 32.1 (272nd) |
| 10.8 (85th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.8 (85th) |
| 7.9 (133rd) | 3pt Made | 6.9 (234th) |
| 17.8 (13th) | Assists | 16.5 (27th) |
| 11.7 (125th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (205th) |
Kansas Vs Iowa State Betting Trends
- The Jayhawks have covered the spread seven times in 16 games.
- As a 7.5-point favorite or greater, Kansas has two wins ATS (2-7).
- The Jayhawks have played 16 games this season, and nine of them have hit the over.
- Kansas’ games have had more than 135.5 points scored on 13 occasions this year.
- Jayhawks games have had an average of 143.3 points this season, 7.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- Iowa State is 10-5-0 against the spread this season.
- There have been nine Kansas’ games (out of 16) that hit the over this year.
- Cyclones games have had over 135.5 points three times this year.
- Games involving Iowa State this year have averaged 129.2 points per game, a 6.3-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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Kansas Impact Players
- Jalen Wilson averages 20 points and 8.8 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 2.7 assists, shooting 40.7% from the floor and 34% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Gradey Dick averages 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 46.2% from the field and 47.2% from downtown with 2.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Kevin McCullar is posting 11 points, 2 assists and 7.3 rebounds per contest.
- Dajuan Harris is tops on the Jayhawks at 6.3 assists per contest, while also posting 2.4 rebounds and 8.6 points. He is seventh in college basketball in assists.
- KJ Adams Jr. posts 10.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 65.1% from the field.
Iowa State Impact Players
- Jaren Holmes is posting a team-best 13.1 points per contest. And he is contributing 3.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists, making 39.8% of his shots from the field and 37% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per contest.
- Gabe Kalscheur is putting up 11.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, making 42.6% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per game.
- Tamin Lipsey paces the Cyclones in assists (4.7 per game), and averages 6.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. He also posts 1.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Caleb Grill is posting 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, making 43.8% of his shots from the floor and 39.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per game.
- Aljaz Kunc is No. 1 on the Cyclones in rebounding (5.9 per game), and posts 8.5 points and 2.3 assists. He also delivers 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
