Kansas vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Iowa State (13-6) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Kansas (7-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Kansas / Iowa State TV channel: CBS

The Kansas Jayhawks (7-11) visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (13-6) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in Ames, IA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kansas+4.5 -110O 141.5 -110+165
Iowa State -4.5 -110U 141.5 -110-200

Kansas vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kansas vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games (+7.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+3.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.20 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+13.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.30 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -20.1% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 1.31% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -4.57% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -5.03% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 30.62% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 5.43% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas scored 2,673 points last season — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Kansas shot 43% from three (49/113) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has 23.9 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Iowa St. averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

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 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.3 turnovers per game (899 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

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 St. allowed opponents to shoot 55% off the dribble (30/55) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Iowa State has forced 18.5 turnovers per game (352 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 13.5


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