It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-4, 0-2 Big 12) welcome the Iowa State Cyclones (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) to Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Iowa State Cyclones at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction
In the Cyclones’ last contest, they were defeated by the Texas Longhorns, 74-70. Texas’ 0.172 free throw rate was their largest strength over Iowa State, who had a rate of 0.092. The Longhorns’ mark was below their season average of 0.228, while the Cyclones’ was below their season average of 0.243. Iowa State’s Cameron Lard had a good performance, finishing with 21 points and 16 rebounds.
The Cowboys were blown out by the No. 7 Oklahoma Sooners in their last matchup, 109-89. One of Oklahoma’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 34 trips to the line, while Oklahoma State went 19 times. With 15 points and 10 rebounds, Jeffrey Carroll had a good game for Oklahoma State.
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Cowboys will look to push the more methodical Cyclones. The Cowboys rank 70th in possessions per game while the Cyclones are 239th. Additionally, the Cyclones rank 49th in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Cowboys rank 36th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.0 percent).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Lard (11.8 points and 6.6 rebounds) has been fantastic for the Cyclones while Carroll (15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals) has contributed greatly to the Cowboys.
After the Cyclones won all three contests against the Cowboys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Iowa State won 92-83. One of Iowa State’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Oklahoma State went 19 times.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Iowa State ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
The Cowboys rank 50th in assists per game (16.4) while the Cyclones rank 155th (13.5).
Iowa State ranks 61st in rebounds per game (38.7) while Oklahoma State ranks 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
The Cowboys allow the 11th-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while the Cyclones rank 51st (2.8).
Oklahoma State ranks 56th in steals per game (7.5) while Iowa State ranks 79th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 3.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (11.1 above their season average).
