Iowa State vs. Baylor Prediction & Odds
The Big 12 Tournament continues on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City, MO where No. 10 Baylor will host Iowa State at 12:30 p.m. ET.
The underdog has been profitable in previous meetings between these two teams but are the Cyclones too big of a risk to back today?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
749 Iowa State Cyclones (+4.5) at 750 Baylor Bears (-4.5); o/u 134.5
12:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 9, 2023
T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
Iowa State vs. Baylor Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing Baylor when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Iowa State Cyclones DFS Spin
Jaren Holmes provided 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday’s 73-58 win over Baylor. Holmes paced the Cyclones in points while also tying for the team lead in rebounds and assists during this important win over No. 7 Baylor in the regular-season finale. The St. Bonaventure transfer ultimately finished his first campaign with Iowa State as the team’s leading, and most consistent, scorer with 13.2 points per game. He also provided solid production with an average of 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Holmes figures to play a leading role during Iowa State’s upcoming postseason campaign, which will begin with Thursday’s rematch versus Baylor in the Big 12 Conference Tournament.
Baylor Bruins DFS Spin
Langston Love (eye) will sit out the 2023 Big 12 Tournament, according to Darby Brown of KWTX News 10. Brown will sit out one-to-three games Baylor will play across the 2023 Big 12 Tournament. Now, his next opportunity to return is during March Madness.
Iowa State vs. Baylor CBB Betting Trends
Under is 7-1 in Cyclones last 8 neutral site games
Under is 6-1 in Cyclones last 7 overall
Over is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games following a straight up loss
Over is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games following a ATS loss
Iowa State vs. Baylor CBB Prediction:
The underdog is 6-0 against the spread in the last six meetings between these two teams, while the Cyclones are 8-3 against the number in their last 11 neutral site games. Even given ISU’s struggles both ATS and on the hardwood coming into this game, I still believe the Cyclones will play tough and keep the game tight throughout.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: IOWA STATE CYCLONES +4.5
