Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th, at T-Mobile Center.  Let’s take a look at a Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats pick. 

When these two teams faced off on February 15th, Iowa State secured the 81-70 victory. 

What a Second Half for Cincinnati 

Cincinnati faced off against Oklahoma State in the first game of the Big 12 tournament, and the 49er’s points scored in the second half were enough to help them put up a 19-point victory. Cincinnati shot 47.8 percent from the field but only 26.1 percent from behind the three-point line. It makes it even more impressive how easy they made it look, with the lack of shooting from deep. Day Day Thomas had a strong game, putting up 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Four different players ended up putting up 13 points. Dillon Mitchell also put up 18 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists. 

The Bearcats are averaging 70.5 points, while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. While the team’s offense has been inconsistent this season, it’s been the defense that they have leaned on most of the season. Jizzle James has been the top player, averaging 12.9 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Iowa State Has Big Dreams

Iowa State has some big dreams this season, and they are coming off another strong win. Iowa State went on the road and gave up only 57 points against Kansas State, and they ended up winning by 166 points. Iowa State’s offense was solid, but even more impressive was the defense. They allowed Kansas State to shoot only 37.7 percent from the field and only 9.5 percent from deep. Kansas State hit only two of their 21 shots from behind the arc. Curtis Jones had a strong game, putting up 24 points, rebounds, and five assists. 

Iowa State sits with a 23-8 record overall. The Cyclones are averaging 80.1 points, while their defense is giving up 67.5 points per game. The defense is often talked about for this team, but this offense is elite and can’t be overlooked. Curtis Jones has been the top player for Iowa State, averaging 17 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction

There are a couple of factors that are going to play into this game, but the two that are most important will be all the differences, rest, and talent. Cincinnati had their game on Tuesday, and although it was a comfortable win, it will still be the second game in as many days. Iowa State has already proven they know how exactly to run up the score against Cincinnati, and they will do it again here. Curtis Jones is the top player, but this is such a balanced offensive attack. The Bearcats aren’t going to be keeping up, and Iowa State will cruise. Back Iowa State against the spread.