Monday, January 25, 2016

Hilton Coliseum

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The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Hilton Coliseum to play the Iowa State Cyclones on Monday, January 25, 2016. The opening line for this game has Iowa State as 1 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 162.5.

The Jayhawks come into this game with an overall record of 16-3 and a road record of 2-2. They are 10-7 against the spread and their over/under record is 7-9. The Cyclones have an overall record of 15-4 and a home record of 9-1. They have an over/under record of 7-9 and they are 9-6 against the spread.

Perry Ellis comes into this contest averaging 16.3 points per game while playing 29.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Jayhawks. He pulls down 6.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is currently at 76%. Wayne Selden averages 14.7 points per game in 29.6 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.8 assists per contest and 3.5 rebounds per game for Kansas. His field goal percentage is 51% for the year while his free throw percentage is 63%.

Georges Niang averages 19.3 points per game while playing 32.7 minutes per contest this year for the Cyclones. He grabs 6.4 rebounds per game and has 3.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage currently is at 84%. Monte Morris averages 15.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 4 rebounds per contest and 6.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 54% and his free throw percentage is 68%.

Kansas averages 82.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 19th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 13.9 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them ranked 34th. Behind the arc they shoot 43% which is good for 5th in the country. They average 38.5 rebounds per game and 16 assists per game which ranks them 70th and 40th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 52nd with 11.4 per game. The Jayhawks allow 68.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 93rd in the nation. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 45th and 207th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 34.1 rebounds a game which ranks 85th and they give up 10.6 assists per contest which puts them in 20th place in the country. They force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 80th in the Division 1.

Iowa State averages 84.4 points per game this year which ranks them 8th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 10.7 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them sitting in the 6th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 91st in the nation. They average 38.4 rebounds per game and 16.6 assists per contest which ranks them 77th and 22nd respectively. In the turnover department the Cyclones rank 46th with 11.3 per game. The Cyclones allow 73.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 210th in the country. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 130th and 227th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 35.5 rebounds a game which ranks 148th and they give up 13.9 assists per contest which puts them in 222nd place in the nation. The Cyclones force 13.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 134th in college basketball.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends

The Kansas Jayhawks are 10-7 against the spread

The Kansas Jayhawks are 7-9 against the over/under

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

The Iowa State Cyclones are 9-6 against the spread

The Iowa State Cyclones are 7-9 against the over/under

Kansas Jayhawks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Iowa State Cyclones Injuries

12/18/15 G Naz Long Hip out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Kansas

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