In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Iowa State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 10th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Iowa State Cyclones Preview
Iowa State Cyclones have a 15-0 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in Big 12 Conference. They have a 9-0 home record and are coming off a 70-60 away win against Baylor. Their previous three games were an 80-59 home win against West Virginia, an 89-61 home win against Holy Cross and a 91-60 home win against Long Beach State.
Offensively, Iowa State averages 88.3 points per game, while allowing 62.4 points per game defensively. The Cyclones shoot with 52% from the field and grab 37.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.9 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 9.7 steals per game defensively.
Jaden Jefferson leads Iowa State in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 53.2% from the field and 73.0% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.9 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey adds a team-high 5.6 assists per game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview
Oklahoma State Cowboys have a 13-2 record this season and are tied for 6th place in Big 12 Conference. They have a 0-1 home record and are coming off an 87-76 home win against UCF. Their previous three games were a 102-80 away loss against Texas Tech, a 103-77 home win against Boston College and a 94-89 home win against Cal State Fullerton.
Offensively, Oklahoma State averages 90.2 points per game, while allowing 79.7 points per game defensively. The Cowboys shoot with 49% from the field and grab 40.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.7 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.
Abou Roy leads Oklahoma State in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game, while shooting with 47.8% from the field and 91.7% from the free throw line. Prosper Obidiegwu is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, while Kanye Clary adds a team-high 4.9 assists per game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 20 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last 10 Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in 28 of its last 30 day games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Iowa State has lost nine of its last 12 January day games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last four day games as a top-3 AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa State’s last 25 day games against Conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last 18 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+37.3).
- Iowa State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+25.9).
- Oklahoma State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (76.8).
- Oklahoma State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.7).
Oklahoma State vs Iowa State Prediction
In this Oklahoma State vs Iowa State Prediction, Iowa State is coming as -18.5 home favorites. Iowa State has been the far better team this season has they have been undefeated in their 15 games played but are 2-4 against the spread in their last 6 games. Oklahoma State has also been excellent this season and are 8-2 in their last 10 games but are also struggling against the spread, with a 2-4 ATS record in their last 6. Their defense has been struggling lately and are going up against Iowa State’s 5th-best defense in the entire country, so the value here lies with the big home favorite. Take Iowa State and lay the points at home.