The Baylor Bears and Iowa State Cyclones meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Hilton Coliseum. Here’s a Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction. This article will include a Iowa State vs Baylor Pick.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears beat West Virginia and Colorado, and they play BYU next. Baylor has lost 7 of its last 10 games.
The Baylor Bears are averaging 84.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Cameron Carr is averaging 19.4 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Tounde Yessoufou is averaging 17.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. Obi Agbim is the third double-digit scorer and Dan Skillings Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat Colorado and Kansas State, and they play TCU next. Iowa State has won 20 of its last 22 games.
The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 86.6 points on 51.3 percent shooting and allowing 64.9 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 18.6 points and 0.9 assists, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey is the third double-digit scorer and Killyan Toure is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 15 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Baylor has lost each of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in 29 of its last 31 day games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- Baylor has won four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
- Baylor has won the first half in three of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 20 games between Baylor and Iowa State have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Baylor’s last nine road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+31.5).
- Iowa State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+21.7).
- Baylor ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.6).
- Baylor ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (84.1).
Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction
Baylor is coming off a couple of nice wins, but nothing with this team this season has been consistent. Iowa State is one of the best teams in the country and has blown teams off the floor at home. Iowa State is a profitable 14-8 ATS on the season. Iowa State has won 6 of the last 7 games against Baylor and has covered each of the last 10 meetings. It’s a thick line, but for good reason. When Iowa State plays to its potential, there’s not much Baylor can do. I’ll lay the buckets.