The Iowa State Cyclones (18-5) travel to face off against the Cincinnati Bearcats (15-8) on Tuesday, February 13th. This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati and televised on ESPN2. Iowa State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Cincinnati is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Houston. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats
The Iowa State Cyclones Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into tonight’s game against Cincinnati, Iowa State is 18-5 overall and has won two straight games. They are 7-3 in Big 12 play and 11-2 in non-conference games.
On the road this season, the Cyclones are 4-4, and their average scoring margin is -0.6 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they are 5-5.
When looking at Iowa State’s overall ATS record this season, they have gone 15-7-1. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-4, while their ATS record as the underdog is 4-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cyclones have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last three road games, Iowa State is 3-0 ATS.
So far this season, the over/under record in Iowa State games sits at 13-10. Today’s over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.5). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 4-6.
The Cincinnati Bearcats Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Coming into this game, Cincinnati is 15-8 overall and 12-3 at home. They are also 13-4 when favored and 7-3 in their last ten games at home.
Most recently, the Bearcats lost to Houston by a score of 67-62. Over their last five games at home, they are 2-3.
As the favorite this season, Cincinnati has gone 7-10 vs. the spread. Their home ATS record is currently 7-7-1 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 3-7 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Cincinnati games is 11-12 and today’s line of 136.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (145.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points.
Iowa State Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Iowa State offense put up 71 points against TCU. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 8 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Keshon Gilbert who comes into today’s matchup averaging 13.9. Tamin Lipsey also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.2.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshon Gilbert (G) | 13.9 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Tamin Lipsey (G) | 13.2 | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Milan Momcilovic (F) | 12.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
Cincinnati Offense Breakdown
The Cincinnati offense is coming off a game where they scored 62 points against Houston. They posted a field goal percentage of 37.3% and connected on 6 threes. Offensively, the Bearcats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 240th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 274th in terms of percentage and 209th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Skillings (G) | 12.2 | 6.0 | 1.3 |
| Viktor Lakhin (F) | 11.1 | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Day Day Thomas (G) | 10.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
Iowa State Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Iowa State defense is giving up an average of 62.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. TCU, the Horned Frogs finished with a field goal percentage of 50% and a total of 59 points vs. Iowa State.
Cincinnati Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Cincinnati defense is giving up an average of 66.8 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Iowa State, the Cincinnati defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Cincinnati made 18 free-throws vs. the Bearcats.
Cyclones vs Bearcats Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cyclones have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
- Iowa State has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Cincinnati has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Cyclones vs Bearcats Prediction
The Bearcats is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 77-67. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Bearcats at -1.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 136.5 and our model has the Cyclones and Bearcats finishing with a combined 144 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:February 13, 2024 Cincinnati Bearcats, Iowa State Cyclones