The Iowa State Cyclones'(19-12) take on the No. 4'Kansas Jayhawks'(26-6) Friday in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Tournament. Tip from T-Mobile Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa State vs. Kansas'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Iowa State took down Baylor 78-72 in the quarterfinals Thursday, covering as a 4.5-point underdog. It has now won back-to-back games but is just 4-6 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games. The Cyclones are 16-15 ATS on the season.
Kansas rolled over West Virginia 78-61 in the quarterfinals Thursday, covering as a 3-point favorite. It has won 8 of the last 10 games and is 6-4 ATS in that span. The Jayhawks are 15-17 ATS this season.
Kansas and Iowa State split the season series this year with Kansas beating Iowa State 62-60 at home but failing to cover as a 7.5-point favorite on Jan.' and 14 Iowa State beating Kansas 68-53 to cover as a 1-point home favorite on Feb. 4.