Oklahoma State vs Iowa State Predictions, Picks, Tips, 1/21/2020

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Location: James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Iowa State -4

Total/Over-Under: 137

The Oklahoma State Cowboys travel to James H. Hilton Coliseum to play the Iowa State Cyclones on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Iowa State as 4 point favorites.

Oklahoma State comes into this game with an overall record of 9-8. They currently have a point differential of 2.5 as they are averaging 66.3 points per game while giving up 63.8 per contest. Iowa State has an overall record of 8-9. They are averaging 75.5 points per game and surrendering 71.5, good for a point differential of 4.0.

Valuable Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 6-11-0 against the spread

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 8-9-0 against the over/under

Important Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

The Iowa State Cyclones are 8-9-0 against the spread

The Iowa State Cyclones are 7-9-1 against the over/under

Key Oklahoma State Cowboys Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Iowa State Cyclones Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Lindy Waters comes into this contest averaging 11.9 points per game while playing 30.6 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 4.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 79%. Cameron McGriff averages 10.0 points per game in 29.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.4 assists per contest and 6.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 40% for the year while his free throw percentage is 82%.

Player Spotlight

Tyrese Haliburton averages 15.7 points per game while playing 36.4 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 5.9 rebounds per game and has 7.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 77%. Rasir Bolton averages 14.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 30.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.4 rebounds per contest and 2.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

Oklahoma State averages 66.3 points per contest this season, which ranks them 300th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 2.5 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team, which has them ranked 319th. Behind the arc they shoot 30% which is good for 313th in the nation. They average 36.8 rebounds per game and 11.3 assists per game, which ranks them 138th and 307th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 157th with 13.6 per game. The Cowboys allow 63.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 59th in the country. They also allow a 39% shooting percentage and a 30% average from behind the arc, ranking them 31st and 42nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36.6 rebounds a game which ranks 259th and they give up 12.9 assists per contest, which puts them in 208th place in Division 1. They force 15.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 260th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Iowa State is 87th in the country with 75.5 points per game this year. They are 119th in Division 1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 4.0. They shoot 31% from 3-point range, which is good for 285th in the nation. They are 201st in the NCAA in rebounding with 35.3 boards per game, and 27th in assists per contest with 16.1. The Cyclones are 292nd in turnovers per game with 12.1. The Cyclones surrender 71.5 points per contest, which ranks them 235th in D-1. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 251st and 327th in those defensive statistics. They rank 219th with 13.1 assists allowed per contest and 273rd with 37.1 rebounds surrendered per game. The Cyclones are 312th in country in forcing turnovers with 16.3 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Cowboys have an offensive rating of 95.3, which is ranked 295th. They are 199th in college basketball in pace with 69.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 46% is 316th. As a unit they are 307th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 189th in D-1. Oklahoma State is 138th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.1 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Iowa State is 308th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.6 times per 100 possessions. The Cyclones have an offensive rating of 104.5, which is ranked 120th. They are 84th in D-1 in pace with 71.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 134th. As a unit they are 163rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 138th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Oklahoma State/Iowa State college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Iowa State -4

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