Kansas Jayhawks on the Brink vs. Iowa State Cyclones on ESPN (February 11, 2021) Betting Picks

Kansas on the Brink vs. Iowa State on ESPN Thursday

Above all, Kansas is a premier blue blood college basketball program. In that regard, KU is in the class of Duke, North Carolina, and Kentucky. Thus far, the 2020-21 season has been rough on the name brands. Blue blood programs are gushing red ink with the college basketball odds. Kansas is among the biggest culprits. Of great concern to gamblers are the expensive price tags of the marquee programs. Oddsmakers increase the odds for name-brand teams because of casual money demand. Last place Iowa State brings no-such concerns. Gamblers avoid the Cyclones like a bill collector.

Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Information

Date and Time:Thursday, February 11, 2021, 7 p.m. ET
Location:Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas
Iowa State at Kansas TV Coverage:ESPN
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Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks SBG Odds Overview

Although the Jayhawks are struggling, they will draw overwhelming sportsbook support. Iowa State is one of the least appealing teams on the board. Oddsmakers will have to add a lot of extra sugar to the Cyclones to entice the masses. Sharp gamblers are well aware of that. Indeed, taking Iowa State means accepting a better price than what is warranted. Especially against a Kansas team that is underwater on the board this season. Allen Fieldhouse has a mystique that attracts wagering handle too. KU at home is one of the most typical bets on the college basketball rotation.

Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview

Iowa State has shown quiet betting value in recent games. To illustrate, the Cyclones have covered four of their last seven games. ISU has cleared the total in six of their previous seven games. Iowa State is 2-11 straight up, 5-8 against the spread, and 8-5 over the total. In sum, the Cyclones rank 274th out of 350 teams for scoring and 312th for points allowed. ISU is an atrocious 334th for offensive and 317th for defensive rebounding. Forward Rasir Bolton leads ISU with 15.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Kansas Jayhawks Team Overview

Late on, the Jayhawks have dropped four of their last six to the spread. Three of their last four games went over the total. Kansas is 13-7 straight up, 8-11 vs. the odds, and 11-8 over the total. Correlate KU ranks 128th for scoring offense and 124th for points allowed. Kansas ranks a disturbing 256th for 3-point field goal defense. KU is 5th in the Big 12 Conference. Forward Jalen Wilson averaged 12.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. The last time out for Kansas was a 78-66 home win payout over Oklahoma State.

Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends

  • Overall, Kansas is 11-13 against the spread as home chalk
  • KU is 18-12 on the board vs. Big 12 Conference teams
  • Iowa State is 5-11 vs. the line in away games
  • So too, are the Cyclones 12-15 on the board in Big 12 games

Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks Head-to-Head vs. Spread

  • Iowa State is 11-4 against the spread against Kansas
  • This series is 5-2-1 over the total
  • ISU has gotten the money in seven of their last eight at Allen Fieldhouse

Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks SBG Free Picks

As mentioned earlier, Iowa State rules the cashier’s cage at Kansas. And KU is floundering with the College basketball odds.

Iowa State at Kansas SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones.

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