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The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (26-6, 13-5 Big 12) and the No. 5 seed Iowa State Cyclones (19-12, 9-9 Big 12) will look to advance in the Big 12 tournament on Friday as they meet in the conference tournament at 7:00 PM on ESPN. Kansas is listed as a 4.5-point favorite to win this contest and advance closer to an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
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How do I watch Jayhawks vs. Cyclones?
- Game Day: Friday, March 10, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Arena: T-Mobile Center
Betting Lines for Jayhawks vs. Cyclones
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -4.5 | 130.5 |
Kansas Betting Stats & Information
- Kansas has won 88.5% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (23-3).
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -205 or shorter, the Jayhawks have a 16-1 record (winning 94.1% of their games).
- The Jayhawks have a 15-17-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this season, the Cyclones are 5-2 against the spread.
- Kansas’ average point total in matchups this year is 143.7, 13.2 points higher than the over/under in this game.
Iowa State Betting Stats & Info
- Iowa State has entered the game as underdogs 16 times this season and won eight, or 50%, of those games.
- The Cyclones have entered eight games this season as the underdog by +170 or more and is 5-3 in those contests.
- The Cyclones are 16-15-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this year, the Cyclones are 5-2 against the spread.
- The average over/under in Iowa State’s games this year is 0.8 more points than the point total of 130.5 for this outing.
Kansas vs. Iowa State Season Stat Comparison
| Kansas Rank | Kansas AVG | Iowa State AVG | Iowa State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85th | 75.7 | Points Scored | 68.8 | 253rd |
| 118th | 68 | Points Allowed | 62.5 | 20th |
| 76th | 33.5 | Rebounds | 30.6 | 251st |
| 188th | 8.5 | Off. Rebounds | 9.7 | 77th |
| 212th | 7.1 | 3pt Made | 6.6 | 269th |
| 11th | 16.8 | Assists | 14.3 | 91st |
| 172nd | 11.8 | Turnovers | 12.2 | 216th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Kansas Jayhawks Leaders
- The Jayhawks leader in points and rebounds is Jalen Wilson, who scores 19.8 points and grabs 8.4 rebounds per game.
- Dajuan Harris is Kansas’ best passer, distributing 6.3 assists per game while scoring 8.8 PPG.
- Gradey Dick leads the Jayhawks in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.4 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Iowa State Cyclones Leaders
- Jaren Holmes racks up 13.3 points per game and is the top scorer for the Cyclones.
- The Iowa State leaders in rebounding and assists are Caleb Grill with four rebounds per game (he also adds 9.5 points and 1.4 assists per game) and Tamin Lipsey with 4.6 assists per game (he also tacks on 7.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game).
- Gabe Kalscheur is the most prolific from distance for the Cyclones, hitting 2.3 threes per game.
