Iowa State vs. Kansas State betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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The Kansas State Wildcats (9-11, 3-6 Big 12) are heavy underdogs (+14.5) as they try to stop a six-game road slide when they square off against the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones (17-3, 7-2 Big 12) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The matchup has a point total of 143.5.

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Iowa State Cover -14.5 vs Kansas State -110

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Iowa State vs. Kansas State betting lines

  • Iowa State moneyline odds to win: -1408
  • Kansas State moneyline odds to win: +812
  • Spread: Iowa State (-14.5)
  • Total: 143.5

Iowa State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Iowa State has performed worse when playing at home, covering seven times in 11 home games, and four times in six road games.
  • When it comes to over/unders, the Cyclones hit the over less consistently in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total three times in 11 opportunities this season (27.3%). In road games, they have hit the over four times in six opportunities (66.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Iowa State has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (1.000) compared to road games (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Cyclones have been racking up 80.9 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 84.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • Iowa State’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has given up 69 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 67 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • The Cyclones’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.2% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7.2 makes and 34.7%.

Iowa State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-7-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-10-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.2 (17th in nation) 41.1 (62nd) 34.4 (76th) 28 (32nd) 15.6 (72nd) 10.6 (100th)

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Kansas State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Kansas State has the same winning percentage against the spread (.500) at home (5-5-0 record) and on the road (3-3-0) this season.
  • In terms of the over/under, Wildcats games have finished over four of 10 times at home (40%), and two of six away (33.3%).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have a better winning percentage at home (.333, 1-2 record) than on the road (.000, 0-5).

Recent trends

  • While the Wildcats are putting up 73.3 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that in their last 10 games, tallying 67.1 points per contest.
  • While Kansas State is surrendering 70.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 71.2 points per contest.
  • In their previous 10 games, the Wildcats are sinking 7.6 three-pointers per game, 0.9 fewer threes than their season average (8.5). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (31.8%) compared to their season average (34.6%).

Kansas State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 14.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (143rd in nation) 43.9 (206th) 30 (303rd) 31.8 (217th) 16.4 (40th) 11.4 (182nd)
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