The Iowa State Cyclones take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. It is a Big 12 conference game, and the Cyclones are favored to win.
Iowa State enters the game with a perfect 16-0 record. They have been strong both at home and away. Kansas has an 11-5 record and will play on their home court, where they have gone 6-2 this season. The game will air on ESPN.
This game is one of the biggest Top 25 matchups on the schedule for tonight, so be sure you’re ready to take your bets at WagerHome.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
Iowa State Cyclones have been strong this season. They hold a perfect 16-0 record. They are ranked #2 in the AP poll and compete in the Big 12 Conference.
The Cyclones have been solid on offense. They score 88 points per game, ranking 26th. Their field goal percentage is 51.9%, which is 9th best in the league.
Key players include Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic. Jefferson averages 17.7 points per game and 7.8 rebounds. Momcilovic contributes with 17.6 points per game and shoots 55.7% from the field.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview
Kansas Jayhawks have a solid record this season with 11 wins and 5 losses. At home, they have been strong with a 6-2 record. In their recent games, they faced a tough loss against West Virginia, losing 86-75.
The Jayhawks have been averaging 77.5 points per game. They rank 123rd in field goal percentage, shooting 46.7% this season. Their defense is an area to improve, as they only average 5.5 steals per game, which ranks them 341st.
Darryn Peterson is a key player for the Jayhawks, scoring 22.6 points per game. He also contributes with 4.7 rebounds and a 47.6% field goal percentage. Tre White is another important player, averaging 15.2 points and 7 rebounds per game.
PPH Betting Prediction
Iowa State is unbeaten this season. They have a 16-0 record straight up and 10-0 as favorites. Kansas, on the other hand, has been less consistent with an 11-5 record overall and only 2-3 as underdogs. Given Iowa State’s impressive form, taking them to cover the -3.5 spread is a strong option.
The Cyclones score an average of 88 points per game, ranking them 26th in the nation. Their effective field goal percentage is 59.1, which ranks 14th. This offensive efficiency makes it tough for opponents to keep up, especially a team like Kansas with a lower average of 77.5 points per game.
Defensively, Iowa State allows fewer turnovers per game compared to Kansas. Iowa State records 10.1 turnovers per game, while Kansas has 10.4. This indicates Iowa State could force Kansas into mistakes, helping the Cyclones maintain control and cover the spread.
- Pick: Iowa State -3.5
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