The Cincinnati Bearcats (15-9) travel to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (19-5) on Saturday, February 15th. This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum in Ames and televised on ESPN2. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones

The Bearcats Are Coming Off A Win

Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games

The Bearcats improved to 15-9 on the season with an 85-75 win over Utah on Tuesday. Playing at home, Cincinnati entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Cincinnati led 42-36 at halftime and outscored Utah 43-39 in the second half. The combined points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.

The Cyclones Are Coming Off A Win

The Cyclones moved to 19-5 on the season with a 77-65 road win over UCF on Tuesday. Iowa State, who entered the game as -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 32-30 at halftime, the Cyclones pulled away by scoring 45 points in the 2nd half while holding UCF to 35. The game’s total points of 142 fell under the 157.5 O/U line.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

Cincinnati put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they also connected on 73.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 19.

Gabe Madsen led the way with 28 points, hitting 8 threes on 22 attempts. Jizzle James contributed 25 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and adding 6 assists. Lawson Lovering was efficient, making 7 of 9 shots, while Josh Reed hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 13 points.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Iowa State put up 77 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks in large part to their 64.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Cyclones struggled, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28).

Keyshawn Hall led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% overall. Keshon Gilbert added 15 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Mikey Williams contributed 14 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Bearcats Team Defense

Even with Cincinnati’s defense allowing 75 points, they couldn’t stop the Bearcats from shooting 49% overall, as they went 30/61 from the field. Cincinnati hit 19 of their 39 two-point attempts, good for 48%.

From beyond the arc, Cincinnati shot 50%, making 11 of 22 threes. They also went 14/19 from the free-throw line, hitting 73% of their attempts. The Bearcats grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.

Cyclones Team Defense

Even with Cincinnati giving up 75 points, the Bearcats couldn’t capitalize, as they allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field. Cincinnati’s defense struggled to contain the three-point line, where they allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, Cincinnati’s defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Bearcats also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Bearcats vs Cyclones Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
• In their last five games at home, the Cyclones have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Bearcats have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Cincinnati posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
• The Cyclones have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Bearcats vs Cyclones Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Cyclones vs. Bearcats matchup, our bet is to grab the Bearcats at +11.5. Even though our projections have the Cyclones winning 75-71, we see the Bearcats as the play on the point-spread.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 136.5, and our model predicts the Bearcats and Cyclones to score a combined 146 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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