Iowa State vs Kansas College Basketball Prediction and Picks: Bet Jayhawks -145 at Home on Feb 3

Kansas has hit the moneyline at BetUS Sportsbook the last six times Iowa State has visited Lawrence. However, the Jayhawks led by 21 in the first half at Baylor on Saturday and ended up suffering a humbling 81-70 defeat.

Iowa State has lost two straight games, including an embarrassing 80-61 loss at home to unranked Kansas State (10-11) on Saturday. The Cyclones came into last week ranked third in the country.

Let’s take a look at the Iowa State vs Kansas odds to find the best bets.

Iowa State vs Kansas How To Watch

• Game: Iowa State Cyclones (17-4, 7-3 Big 12) vs Kansas Jayhawks (15-6, 6-4)
• Location: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
• Day/Time: Monday, Feb. 3, 9:00 p.m. ET
• Iowa State vs Kansas Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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Iowa State vs Kansas Betting Trends

• Under bettors are 7-1 in the last eight meetings, including the Jan. 15 matchup.
• Kansas has only covered the spread in 14 of its past 34 contests.
• Iowa State has only hit the first-half moneyline in five of its last 14 road games.
• The Jayhawks have hit the first-half moneyline in 17 of their past 21 home outings.
• The Cyclones have covered the spread in 25 of their last 38 games.

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Best Iowa State vs Kansas Picks: ML, Over/Under and Player Props

1. Kansas Jayhawks Moneyline (-145)

Kansas has been a frustrating team for bettors this season at just 10-11 ATS.

Coach Bill Self is feeling the same way, despite 15 wins in 21 games. The Jayhawks were in complete control in the first half on Saturday but inexplicably gave up 60 points in the final 20 minutes. Kansas is averaging 66.7 against per game.

Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Baylor is the only team over the last 15 seasons to beat a ranked opponent by double-digits after trailing by 20+ points.

The 30-point second-half differential was also the worst point differential in a half during Bill Self’s career at Kansas. https://t.co/0KzYUQxTLr

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 1, 2025

It was so bad, perhaps the Jayhawks can shake it off and wipe the slate clean in front of the home fans. They will have to do better than the 17 turnovers recorded in the 74-57 loss at Ames against Iowa State on Jan. 15.

Expect Hunter Dickinson (16.4 ppg) and guards Zeke Mayo (15.0) and Dajaun Harris Jr. (5.9 apg) to lead the way as Kansas changes its course to become a good college basketball pick today.

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2. Iowa State vs Kansas Under 145

Iowa State has allowed at least 80 points in three of its last four games. Over bettors are 4-1 in the last five Kansas games after a 1-15 start to the season.

So, why are we going with the under?

This game was already important. Because of recent events, it has become critical. With neither team getting sufficient rest, the game might slow down a bit and every possession will be fought. Both coaches will stress defense with March Madness not too far away.

Iowa State leading scorer Curtis Jones has struggled shooting the last two games (5-for-26) after scoring 33 against Arizona State. Jones, an All-American candidate, will lead in other ways and the Cyclones allow just 67.6 points per game overall.

Iowa State has plenty to overcome after Saturday’s performance. It’s almost a flip of a coin in this one, but we lean toward the Jayhawks at home.

Nugget: Iowa State’s 19-point home loss today to K-State is the second-largest margin of defeat by a top-five team at home to an unranked opponent in the last 30 years. (2014: No. 4 Villanova lost by 98-68 vs. Creighton.)

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 1, 2025

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3. Bet Joshua Jefferson 15+ (+110), Zeke Mayo 18+ (+127) Points

Jones and Dickinson will get their points but you won’t get good value in college basketball player prop odds. We will look deeper through the lineup for our best opportunities.

Joshua Jefferson has been on a decent roll of late for Iowa State after pouring in 30 points on Jan. 21 in a victory over UCF. The junior forward has made 24-of-42 shots from the field in the past four games (7-of-12 from 3-point land). Take Jefferson 15+ points.

January 2⃣7⃣ #Big12MBB Co-Newcomer of the Week 🏅

Joshua Jefferson | @CycloneMBB pic.twitter.com/W1XJTv4B0H

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) January 27, 2025

Mayo, a sharp-shooting guard, averaged 21.8 points over four games before being held to eight at Baylor. We expect him to score 18+ points in this huge contest.

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