The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) are 3.5-point favorites as they try to build on a 16-game winning streak when they visit the Kansas Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2 Big 12) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse. The contest airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The matchup has an over/under set at 151.5 points.
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Iowa State vs. Kansas betting lines
- Iowa State moneyline odds to win: -173
- Kansas moneyline odds to win: +144
- Spread: Iowa State (-3.5)
- Total: 151.5
Iowa State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Iowa State sported a worse record against the spread at home (9-8-0) than it did in road games (7-4-0) last season.
- When it came to point totals, the Cyclones hit the over less consistently at home last season, as they exceeded the total six times in 17 opportunities (35.3%). In road games, they hit the over four times in 11 opportunities (36.4%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Iowa State picked up the win in 14 of 16 games at home, good for a .875 winning percentage. Iowa State won five of seven games on the road (.714) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Cyclones have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 86.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.5 points fewer than the 88.0 they’ve scored this season.
- Iowa State’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 61.6 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 62.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Cyclones are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.2 threes per game and shooting 43.6% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 8.9 makes and 40.8% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Iowa State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 8-6-0 (As Favorite: 8-7-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-0 (Home: 8-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.9 (ninth in nation) | 41.4 (71st) | 33.7 (140th) | 26.6 (14th) | 18.8 (13th) | 10.1 (66th) |
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Kansas statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Kansas is 4-3-0 at home against the spread (.571 winning percentage). Away, it is 1-3-0 ATS (.250).
- Jayhawks games have finished above the over/under 28.6% of the time at home (two of seven), and 75% of the time away (three of four).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Jayhawks have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-1).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Jayhawks are averaging 78.2 points per game, 0.7 more than their season average (77.5).
- Kansas is surrendering 71.0 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 2.9 more points than it is allowing for the season (68.1).
- The Jayhawks are sinking 8.0 threes per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (7.8). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (36.9%) compared to their season average from three-point land (35.3%).
Kansas betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (116th in nation) | 38.4 (10th) | 36.2 (47th) | 32.3 (243rd) | 15.0 (136th) | 10.4 (89th) |
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