It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-6) welcome the Iowa State Cyclones (10-2) to Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Prediction
The Cyclones come in on a high note after dismantling the Alabama State Hornets in their last game, 79-53. The Cyclones had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 23.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 25.2). With 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Michael Jacobson was the game’s high scorer.
In the Cowboys’ last game, they let one slip away to the Charlotte 49ers, 66-64. One of Charlotte’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-21 (90.5 percent), while the Cowboys were 14-18 (77.8 percent). Cameron McGriff had a good performance for Oklahoma State, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
After the Cowboys won both matchups against the Cyclones last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Oklahoma State won 80-71. The Cowboys had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 23.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 15.9).
Marial Shayok and Jacobson have played well over the last five games for Iowa State. Shayok has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Jacobson has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The offense of Oklahoma State will square off against the elite defense of Iowa State. The Cowboys rank 238th in offensive efficiency, while the Cyclones are 43rd in defensive efficiency. The Cyclones figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iowa State ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Oklahoma State ranks 148th (7.2).
The Cyclones average 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Cowboys rank 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Iowa State averages 17.0 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Oklahoma State ranks 114th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Cyclones rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Cowboys rank 101st (34.3).
Iowa State allows the 10th-fewest blocks per game (2.0) while Oklahoma State ranks 47th (2.8).
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The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.2, down from 18.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
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