Iowa State vs. Kansas Best Bet – February 3, 2025

The Iowa State Cyclones (17-4) aim to get back on the winning side when they face the Kansas Jayhawks (15-6) on Monday, February 3 at 9:00 PM ET at the Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. This game is expected to be close, as there is not a point spread to go by. The Jayhawks are slightly favored at home with a moneyline at -150 at MyBookie.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Cyclones have lost their last two games, with their most recent one being a disappointing 80-61 blowout against the Kansas State Wildcats. They have now gone 2-3 over their last five games.

Iowa State was down 37-35 at the half, but had a poor performance in the second on both ends of the floor. Tamin Lipsey led with 20 points and three assists, and was one of three players to reach double figures.

Both teams had similar shooting performances overall, with the Wildcats being the better team with 44.8 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from deep. The Wildcats also took over from the foul line, making 85.7 percent while holding the Cyclones to 78.9 percent.

The Cyclones have been averaging 83.0 points per game and making 48.6 percent of their shots. Their defense is allowing opponents to score 67.6 points each matchup. This is still an appealing spread, but they must perform better on both ends of the floor.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Jayhawks have gone 3-2 over their last five games, but have a recent loss putting them back on the losing side. This was an 81-70 outing against the Baylor Bears.

Kansas had a 40-21 lead at the half, which showed a dominant performance. However, they allowed the Bears to post 60 points in the second, erasing a 21-point deficit. Hunter Dickinson led with 20 points on 53.3 percent shooting.

The Bears were strong in their free throws (25-28) compared to the Jayhawks (12-19) and had more fast break points (15 to four). They also had more rebounds (40-27) than the Jayhawks, with 11 of them being offensive for second chance opportunities.

The Jayhawks are averaging 77.2 points each matchup while connecting on 47.7 percent of their shots. Defensively, they have given up 66.7 points to opposing teams each game. This offers a comfortable margin of error, assuming they do not have any defensive breakdowns.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, with the Jayhawks as favorites. According to market insights, it suggests the Jayhawks have a 62.4 percent chance of winning. With the Jayhawks at home, the Cyclones struggling lately, and the Jayhawks having a solid five-game stretch, this points to a close victory by the Jayhawks.

Final Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -150