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The Kansas State Wildcats (9-11, 3-6 Big 12) visit the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones (17-3, 7-2) Saturday. Tip-off from Hilton Coliseum in Ames is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kansas State vs. Iowa State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Kansas State rolls into its road trip after back-to-back home wins, including a dominant 85-57 beatdown of the Oklahoma State Cowboys Wednesday. It easily covered as a 7-point favorite with the Under (143) hitting. Four starters scored in double figures, led by G Brendan Hausen’s 18 points. The Wildcats defense was all over the Cowboys, forcing 21 turnovers.
Iowa State couldn’t close it out in overtime Monday, falling to the Arizona Wildcats 86-75 and missing the cover as a 2.5-point road underdog. The Over (152.5) hit, but the Cyclones didn’t do themselves any favors with 18 turnovers. G Tamin Lipsey put up a solid effort, dropping 18 points.
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Kansas State at Iowa State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kansas State +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Iowa State -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kansas State +14.5 (-102) | Iowa State -14.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Kansas State at Iowa State picks and predictions
Prediction
Iowa State 78, Kansas State 66
Moneyline
PASS.
Iowa State (-1600) will bounce back Saturday at home, but Kansas State will keep it within the spread.
Against the spread
BET KANSAS STATE +14.5 (-102).
Iowa State has been dominant at home, boasting an 11-0 record in Ames while covering the spread in its last 4 home games. However, after playing 3 of its last 4 on the road, it has shown some vulnerability, dropping 2 of those 4. While it should take care of business at home, I don’t think this will be an easy win.
Kansas State has had its struggles this season, but coach Jerome Tang has it trending in the right direction. It has covered 5 straight games, facing some tough competition in West Virginia, Baylor, Kansas and Texas Tech. Historically, it has also played Iowa State well, covering 7 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
The Cyclones are tough at home, but Kansas State is playing with confidence right now. I expect it to keep this game close and make Iowa State work for it.
Over/Under
PASS.
I’m not loving this number. The market has been very efficient when it comes to totals for these teams, as they have combined for a 19-21 O/U record. Their last 6 meetings have gone 3-3 O/U, so there’s no real trend to lean on. I’m staying away from this one and sticking to the spread.
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