Iowa State vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 90-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
  • Iowa State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Kansas State
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Iowa State / Kansas State TV channel: CBS

The Iowa State Cyclones visit Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in Manhattan, KS, USA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Iowa State vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State-6.5 -110O 140.5 -110-295
Kansas State +6.5 -110U 140.5 -110+230

Iowa State vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Iowa State will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.48 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+9.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+6.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.36% ROI).

  • 22-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -0.99% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.3% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.65 Units / 8.02% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI).

  • 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 1.87% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 14.55% 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 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 St. averaged 3.4 turnovers per game (62 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

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

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Kansas St. attempted 301 threes in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas State averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (489 turnovers/33 games) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

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

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three off the dribble (8/38) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%

Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Iowa State has forced 16.5 turnovers per game (1,106 turnovers/67 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Iowa State forced 16.2 turnovers per game (422 turnovers/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

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 allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (176/577) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Kansas St. allowed 55.0 points per game (1,155 points/21 games) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50.5


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