The Kansas City Roos (5-4) will travel to James H. Hilton Coliseum to meet the Iowa State Cyclones (4-3). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Kansas City Roos vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Cyclones fell to the 13th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates, 84-76, while the Roos edged the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 68-67.
Kansas City won the rebounding battle. The Roos had 13 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Leathernecks had six and 29, respectively. Iowa State, meanwhile, forced Seton Hall into a turnover percentage of 19.9 (above their season average of 14.7). Tyrese Haliburton fueled Iowa State with 19 points and seven assists. Kansas City, meanwhile, rallied around Javan White, who finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Iowa State figures to have a substantial edge. Dating back to last season, the Cyclones offense ranks 33rd in that metric at 0.544, while the Kansas City defense ranks 270th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.515).
Kansas City Roos vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas City, ATS Winner – Kansas City, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Iowa State ranks 37th in assists per game (15.4) while Kansas City ranks 267th (11.7).
- The Cyclones rank 177th in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Roos rank 303rd (31.3).
- Kansas City ranks 41st in steals per game (7.7) while Iowa State ranks 62nd (7.4).
- The Roos rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Cyclones rank 220th (23.3).
- Iowa State ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.7) while Kansas City ranks 184th (3.0).