Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/14

The Kansas Jayhawks, ranked #9, will take on the #5 Iowa State Cyclones this Saturday. The game will be held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Both teams are part of the Big 12 Conference, making this a significant conference game. Iowa State is the favorite with a spread of -6.5, while Kansas is the underdog at +6.5. The Cyclones have a perfect home record of 16-0 this season. The game will be broadcast on ABC at 1:00 PM ET.

Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones
  • Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames IA
  • Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Iowa State -6.5 (-117), Kansas +6.5 (-108), Over/Under 145.5

Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks hold a strong record this season. They are 19-5 overall and rank #9 in the AP poll. Their away record stands at 8-3, showing solid performance on the road.

Their recent games include a win against Arizona, where they scored 82 points. Flory Bidunga and Melvin Council Jr. both scored 23 points in that game. Another recent victory was against Utah, with Kansas winning by 12 points.

Flory Bidunga leads the team in points per game with 14.9. He also averages 9.0 rebounds per game. Melvin Council Jr. is another key player, averaging 14.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have an impressive record this season. They are 21-3 overall and hold a perfect 16-0 record at home. The team is ranked #5 in the AP poll and competes in the Big 12 conference.

Offensively, the Cyclones score 84.6 points per game, ranking 32nd nationally. Their field goal percentage is 50.9%, placing them 12th. They also average 18.5 assists per game, which is 15th best in the country.

Key players include Milan Momcilovic, who averages 18.4 points per game, and Joshua Jefferson, with 17 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Tamin Lipsey contributes 13.3 points and 5.4 assists on average. The team has shown strong performances in recent games, with a notable win against Baylor by three points.

BTB Betting Pick

The Iowa State Cyclones are favored by 6.5 points against the Kansas Jayhawks. Iowa State scores 84.6 points per game, while Kansas averages 78.0 points. Given Iowa State’s strong offense and Kansas’s weak defense, Iowa State should cover the spread. A projected score could be Iowa State 85, Kansas 76.

The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points. Both teams have offenses that can score, with Iowa State at 84.6 points per game and Kansas at 78.0. This suggests a high-scoring game, making the over a good pick. A projected total could be 161 points, with both teams contributing to the over.