Kansas Jayhawks (12-3) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (14-1)
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones January 15 2025 – A very exciting event is about to take place in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Kansas Jayhawks with a record of 12-3 will be taking on Iowa State Cyclones who are right now on a roll with 14-1 win/loss ratio at the James H HIllton Coliseum. The upcoming clash is going to be a do-nothing-worry-about match for both because it will change their ranking immensely. As Kansas is trying to secure a win pushing the Cyclones dominant at their home ground to the edge, this event is a treat for every basketball fan.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones January 15 2025 Game Info
When: | Wednesday, January 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET |
Where: | James H. Hilton Coliseum |
TV: | ESP2 |
Stream: | Sofascore |
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
Kansas | +230 | +5.5 (-110) | Over 144.5 (-115) |
Iowa State | -286 | -5.5 (-110) | Under 144.5 (-105) |
This game has some interesting betting lines. Iowa State comes in as the favorite as seen in its moneyline of -286 and a point spread of -5.5. On the other hand, Kansas comes in with a moneyline of +230, but the spread they have to cover is set at 5.5, which is the underdog spread limit. The combined point total is showing at 144.5 which is usually the case when two teams that have been highly offensive-minded throughout the season are going head-to-head.
Hunter Dickinson (Center) vs. Curtis Jones (Guard)
Hunter Dickinson of the Kansas Jayhawks has been a pivotal player this season, averaging 15.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He possesses a rare ability to dominate the paint both on the offense and the defense which is extremely beneficial for the Jayhawks’ strategy. Dickinson’s reliability as a scorer is further evidenced by his impressive 52.7% field goal shooting accuracy while his defensive statistics also suggest he will be an engaging blocker for Iowa State’s lay ups and drives.
On the other hand, for the Iowa State Cyclones Curtis Jones has also put int a shifted performance netting 17.3 points in every game at a shooting efficiency of 46.4%. He further adds to the offensive threat to Kansas’ perimeter defense as Jones is efficient with his shooting from the 3-point range landing at 39%. Jones also takes on the role of a playmaker and does not overtake the ball frequently and his 0.7 turnovers per game guarantee that Iowa state stays constant on offense.
Analyzing Kansas’ Form: Strategic Depth in Play
The Jayhawks in their last two matches have been on fire defensively as they limited Cincinnati to a mere 40 points. Their winning strategy makes use of setting strong defensive coverage which turns into efficient offensive plays, similar to the one they used during their easy 74-55 win against Arizona State. This is going to be critical as they try to fight the high-scoring Cyclones.
Iowa State’s Offensive Juggernaut: Recent Triumphs
Iowa State’s in an offensive onslaught, barely beating Texas Tech 85-84 and winning against Utah 82-59 in what looks like an aggressive pus around the rim. Their shooting performance is astonishing when integrated with dynamic team play as displayed by Jones during pivotal moments. This vast offensive arsenal will greatly assist Iowa in overcoming Kansas’ impenetrable defense.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends
Kansas are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas’ last 10 games.
Kansas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Kansas are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against Iowa State.
Kansas are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against Iowa State.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends
Iowa State are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Iowa State’s last 12 games.
Iowa State are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa State’s last 7 games against Kansas.
Iowa State are 20-0 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Previews
With the compacting aggression Iowa State portrays on offense as compared to Kansas’ able defense, this match is bound to be zip in opposing gameplay. Taking into account the Cyclones’ significant home wins alongside their average baselines, they make for great contenders. However, dismissing Kansas’ presence whilst under exertion isn’t an option as well. Given the rigid structure both of the teams play in, this game is predicted to be relatively close.
Generally speaking, even though Cyclones occupy the favor, Iowa State Jayhawks can extend their recent form and ATS trends giving some hope in covering the spread. Kansas can be a good option for sports bettors as far as the points line goes, with regards to the overall totals, it’s dependent on the starting pace, the latter can go up or down. Player performance prop bets like points during game scores could be extended by Dickinson and Jones fulfilling expectations for excitement.