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Iowa State @ Kansas State

Current Records: Iowa State 20-9; Kansas State 14-12

What to Know

The Iowa State Cyclones have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Iowa State and the Kansas State Wildcats will face off in a Big 12 battle at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The Cyclones have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with K-State and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 8 of 2020.

Iowa State came out on top in a nail-biter against the West Virginia Mountaineers on Wednesday, sneaking past 84-81. Guard Izaiah Brockington took over for Iowa State, finishing with 35 points (a whopping 42% of their total) along with five rebounds.

Meanwhile, K-State lost to the Kansas Jayhawks on the road by a decisive 102-83 margin. Kansas State's loss came about despite a quality game from guard Markquis Nowell, who had 20 points and eight assists.

The Cyclones are expected to lose this next one by 3. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Iowa State, who are 14-13 against the spread.

Iowa State's victory lifted them to 20-9 while Kansas State's defeat dropped them down to 14-12. In their victory, Iowa State relied heavily on Brockington, who shot 5-for-8 from downtown and finished with 35 points and five boards. K-State will need to find a way to minimize his impact if they want to win.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Fred Bramlage Coliseum -- Manhattan, Kansas
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $35.47

Odds

The Wildcats are a 3-point favorite against the Cyclones, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

Kansas State and Iowa State both have seven wins in their last 14 games.

  • Feb 12, 2022 - Kansas State 75 vs. Iowa State 69
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Kansas State 61 vs. Iowa State 56
  • Dec 15, 2020 - Kansas State 74 vs. Iowa State 65
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Kansas State 79 vs. Iowa State 63
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Iowa State 73 vs. Kansas State 63
  • Mar 15, 2019 - Iowa State 63 vs. Kansas State 59
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Iowa State 78 vs. Kansas State 64
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Kansas State 58 vs. Iowa State 57
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Kansas State 78 vs. Iowa State 66
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Kansas State 91 vs. Iowa State 75
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Iowa State 87 vs. Kansas State 79
  • Jan 24, 2017 - Iowa State 70 vs. Kansas State 65
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Iowa State 80 vs. Kansas State 61
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Iowa State 76 vs. Kansas State 63

Injury Report for Kansas State

  • Luke Kasubke: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
  • Jordan Brooks: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
  • Logan Landers: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
  • Maximus Edwards: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Seryee Lewis: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Iowa State

  • Tre King: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)