The Iowa State Cyclones (10-13, 3-7 Big 12) and the Oklahoma Sooners (15-8, 5-5 Big 12) clash at Lloyd Noble Center. The Cyclones can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
Iowa State Cyclones at Oklahoma Sooners Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Sooners defeated the 13th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers 69-59, while the Cyclones beat the Kansas State Wildcats 73-63.
The Cyclones knocked down 19 of their 20 free throws (95.0 percent) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.457 (below the 0.515 mark opponents have averaged against Iowa State this season). Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s 0.367 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over West Virginia, who had a mark of 0.066. The Sooners’ mark was above their season average of 0.229, while the Mountaineers’ was below their season average of 0.280. Oklahoma’s Kristian Doolittle had a good game, putting up 27 points and 12 rebounds. Solomon Young, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Iowa State with 20 points.
In their first matchup this season, Rasir Bolton led the Cyclones to an 81-68 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Iowa State out-rebounded Oklahoma. The Cyclones had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. three), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 22) and total rebounds (35 vs. 25).
Ball security could play a key role in this contest. Oklahoma commits the 15th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Iowa State forces the 58th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).
Iowa State at Oklahoma Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Oklahoma ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
- The Cyclones rank 43rd in steals per game (8.0) while the Sooners rank 147th (6.2).
- Oklahoma ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Iowa State ranks 73rd (3.0).
- The Cyclones rank 49th in assists per game (14.8) while the Sooners rank 208th (12.0).
- Oklahoma averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. Iowa State ranks 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
- The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.4 for the season.
