Iowa State vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Iowa State (20-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Kansas State (15-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Iowa State / Kansas State TV channel: ESPN2

The Iowa State Cyclones (20-9) visit Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (15-15) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Manhattan, KS.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Iowa State vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Iowa State vs. Kansas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State-3.5 -105O 134.5 -110-165
Kansas State +3.5 -115U 134.5 -110+135

Iowa State vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+7.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+7.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 20-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.1 Units / 30.7% ROI).

  • 16-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 11.44% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -10.77% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -0.81% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -1.51% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.45 Units / -7.46% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa State has averaged 16.9 assists per game (389 assists/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Iowa St. shot 27% from three (26/98) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has 23.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. made 109 three-pointers in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. attempted 363 threes in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 129 three-pointers in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 46 three-pointers on right wing attemps last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. allowed 31.6 points per game (664 points/21 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Kansas St. forced 1.1 turnovers per game (23 turnovers/21 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Kansas State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (287/952) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Kansas St. allowed an average of 1.51 points per shot (814 points/539 shots) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.35


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