Iowa State at Auburn 1/25/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 01/24/2020 at 7:30 PM ET

On Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones visit Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama to play the No. 16 ranked Auburn Tigers. Iowa State improved to 9-9 overall and 2-4 in the Big 12 following its 89-82 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Tuesday. Solomon Young led the Cowboys off the bench with 27 points.The win snapped a short two-game losing streak for the Cyclones.

Tyrese Halliburton is the leading scorer and leading rebounder for Iowa State with averages of 15.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. In addition, Halliburton is leading the Cyclones in assists with an average of 7.4 per game. Rasir Bolton is the second leading scorer with an average of 14.7 points and the only player besides Halliburton averaging double figures in scoring.

Auburn improved to 16-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC following its 80-67 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday night. The win snapped Auburn's two-game losing streak. Devan Cambridge led the Tigers with 26 points while J'von McCormick chipped in with 13. Prior to their two straight losses the Tigers had won their first 15 games of the season.

Samir Doughty is the leading scorer for Auburn with an average of 14.4 points per game. J'von McCormick is the third leading scorer and the leader in assists with an average of 11.0 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Austin Wiley is the leading rebounder with an average of 9.2 per game.

Auburn receives a short reprieve from the SEC with a matchup versus Big 12-member Iowa State. The Tigers won each of their last 10 straight up at home and 16 of their last 18 SU overall. Auburn has fared well against opponents from the Big 12 covering the spread in 5 the last 6. Iowa state has not fared well on the road losing each of its last 7 SU. Final Score Prediction, Auburn Tigers win and cover ATS 83-71.

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