Big 12 rivals clash in Ames, IA in Wednesday night’s Kansas vs. Iowa State clash at 7:00 p.m. ET. Will the No. 2 Cyclones cover as a 6.5-point home favorite? Or are the No. 9 Jayhawks the better bet?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Kansas Jayhawks (+6) at Iowa State Cyclones (-6); o/u 144
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA
TV: FS1
Kansas vs. Iowa State Public Betting: Bettors Leaning Towards Jayhawks
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing Kansas 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.
Dickinson posts fifth double-double in last six games
Hunter Dickinson notched 15 points (5-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday’s 74-55 victory over Arizona State. Dickinson posted his fifth double-double in six contests while contributing an impressive three steals and three rejections on the defensive end.
Dickinson’s only outing without a double-double during this stretch came in the last game when he totaled 27 and nine. The senior center had a bit of a lull midway through the non-conference schedule but over the last six games has lived up to his expectations, averaging 17.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks across just under 30 minutes per contest.
Jones goes off for season-high 26 points
Curtis Jones posted 26 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday’s 85-84 OT victory over Texas Tech. Jones contributed a season-high 26 points during Iowa State’s one-point OT victory. It’s the third time across four conference games the senior sixth man has reached the 20-point barrier, averaging 20.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 steals during the conference slate.
Kansas vs. Iowa State CBB Prediction:
Iowa State is red-hot. The Cyclones haven’t lost since November 25, when they fell to Auburn by two on neutral court. That said, the Jayhawks have won eight out of the last 10 meetings between these two teams. They’ve also covered in seven out of the last 10 meetings between these two teams as well. Kansas has won seven out of its last 10 games straight up and against the spread. In their last six games, the Jayhawks have won five contests straight up and five against the number.
Kansas vs. Iowa State Hoops Prediction: KANSAS JAYHAWKS +6