Kansas State vs Iowa State Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 15-15 (9-10) this year after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 54-49 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 25-22 at halftime, but they held Cincinnati to just 24 points in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 40.7% from the field, 16.7% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. David N’Guessan led Kansas State with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Dug McDaniel added 13 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats defeated Colorado by a score of 65-56, but did lose to UCF by a score of 80-76 before that. Kansas State has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for eighth in the Big 12 standings with a 9-10 record. Kansas State has scored 72 points per game and they have allowed 69.2 points against per game, while also averaging 34 rebounds and 16 assists per game this season. David N’Guessan is averaging 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Kansas State is shooting 44.4% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 22-8 (12-7) this season after they lost to BYU in double overtime by a score of 88-85 in their last game. Iowa State trailed 33-24 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half, before losing in the second overtime. The Cyclones shot 39.1% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 87.1% on free throws in the game. Joshua Jefferson led Iowa State with 19 points and four rebounds, while Milan Momcilovic added 18 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Cyclones defeated Arizona by a score of 84-67, but did lose to Oklahoma State by a score of 74-68 before that. Iowa State has lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Big 12 standings with a 12-7 record. Iowa State has scored 80.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Curtis Jones is averaging 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this year. Iowa State is shooting 47.5% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season. 

Why Iowa State will beat Kansas State

• Iowa State has won 10 of its last 11 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Kansas State has lost five of its last six day games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in 30 of its last 40 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Five of Kansas State’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.

Kansas State vs Iowa State Prediction 

Iowa State comes into this contest looking to turn things around, but they have lost three of their last four games and will be on the road for this game. The Cyclones are shooting 47.5% from the field this year, but they are just 1-4 in their last five road games. Kansas State is below .500 in conference play, but they have won two games in a row and held their opponents to just 56 and 49 points in those two games. Kansas State beat Iowa State by a score of 80-61 on the road in their first meeting, so they will be full of confidence here, but I still have to side with the Cyclones in this game. Kansas State’s offense is inconsistent right now and I just don’t think they can hang around with this high scoring Iowa State team.