Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Iowa State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Iowa State / Cincinnati TV channel: PEAC

The Iowa State Cyclones visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Iowa State vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.08% ROI).

  • 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.15 Units / 1.45% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -78.2 Units / -4.43% ROI
  • 3-14 when betting the Over for -12.4 Units / -66.31% ROI
  • 14-3 when betting the Under for +10.7 Units / 57.22% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State is shooting 40% from three (151/375) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Iowa St. shot 31% from three (101/328) in the first half last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has a TS% of 52% this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Iowa St. made 1.4 three-pointers per game in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — tied for lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.8

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Cincinnati has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (446 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Cincinnati has allowed 65.5 points per game (1,048 points/16 games) this season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Cincinnati allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,398 points/2,021 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State is shooting 40% from three (151/375) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Iowa St. shot 31% from three (101/328) in the first half last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has a TS% of 52% this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Iowa St. made 1.4 three-pointers per game in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — tied for lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.8

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Cincinnati has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (446 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Cincinnati has allowed 65.5 points per game (1,048 points/16 games) this season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Cincinnati allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,398 points/2,021 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.20


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