Iowa State vs Kansas State 3/15/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:54 AM ET

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to face the Kansas State Wildcats in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Tournament as they will meet at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Iowa State Cyclones entered the tournament as the 5th seed with a 9-9 record, and they will be looking to expand off their quarterfinal victory over the Baylor Bears, 83-66. Talen Horton-Tucker led the way for the Cyclones with 21 points. Marial Shayok was able to contribute 18 points as he connected on 4 of 7 three-point attempts.

The Kansas State Wildcats entered the Big 12 Tournament as the 1st seed with a 14-4 record, and they will be looking to expand off their quarterfinal victory over the TCU Horned Frogs, 70-61. Xavier Sneed led the way for the Kansas State Wildcats with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Barry Brown Jr. was able to contribute 12 points and 6 assists in a winning effort for the Wildcats.
Marial Shayok is the leading scorer for the Iowa State Cyclones as the senior guard is averaging 18.7 PPG. Michael Jacobson is the leading rebounder for Steve Prohm and company as the junior forward is averaging 5.6 RPG. Nick Weiler-Babb is the leading assists guy for the Cyclones as the senior guard is contributing 4 APG. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 47.7% from the field this season while connecting on 36.2% of their three-point attempts.

Barry Brown Jr. is the leading scorer for the Kansas State Wildcats as the senior guard is averaging 15.1 PPG. Dean Wade is the leading rebounder for Bruce Weber and company as the senior forward is contributing 6.1 RPG as well as contributing 12.9 PPG. Kamau Stokes is the leading assists guy for the Wildcats as the senior guard is averaging 3.4 APG. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 43.5% from the field this season while connecting on 33.8% of their three-point attempts.

The Kansas State Wildcats have proven that they were no fluke when they made it to the Elite 8 last season as they look like the best candidate to win the Big 12 this season. Kansas State doesn’t only have an elite defense, but they are led by 4 seniors who are hungry to win a championship. Kansas State started slow yesterday against the TCU Horned Frogs, and they will be sure to not do that again. Final Score Prediction, Kansas State Wildcats win and covers ATS 71-66.

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