Kansas State vs Iowa State Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

On Saturday, the Kansas State Wildcats visit Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa for a Big 12 battle with the No. 3-ranked Iowa State Cyclones. Kansas State is 9-11 overall and 3-6 in Big 12 play. The Wildcats defeated Oklahoma State 85-57 on Wednesday night. Brendan Hausen was the leading scorer for Kansas State with 18 points. The Wildcats have won two straight since snapping a six-game losing streak. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

David N’Guessan leads Kansas State in scoring, averaging 12.3 points per game. Coleman Hawkins is the leader in rebounds and assists, averaging 7.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. Brendan Hausen is second in scoring, averaging 12.0 points per game. Kansas State scores an average of 73.3 points per game, shooting 45.5% overall and 34.6% from 3-point territory. 

The Iowa State Cyclones look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Kansas State Wildcats. Iowa State is 17-3 overall and 7-2 in Big 12 play. The Cyclones lost to Arizona 86-75 on Tuesday. The leading scorer for Iowa State was Tamin Lipsey with 18 points. Iowa State shot only 43.1% overall and committed a disastrous 18 turnovers.

Curtis Jones leads Iowa State in scoring, averaging 18.1 points per game. Keshon Gilbert is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 15.6 points and 4.6 assists per game. Joshua Jefferson is the leading rebounder, averaging 8.1 rebounds per game. Iowa State has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Cyclones score an average of 84.2 points per game.

Iowa State will win at home on Saturday when hosting the Kansas State Wildcats but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in seven of Kansas State's last 10 and five of Iowa State's last eight. Iowa State allows an average of only 67.0 points per game on 41.1% shooting. Kansas State is also solid on defense, allowing 70.5 points per game on 43.9% shooting. Final Score Prediction, Iowa State wins but our best play is UNDER 71-61.