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Oklahoma @ Iowa State

Current Records: Oklahoma 14-12; Iowa State 17-9

What to Know

The Iowa State Cyclones haven't won a game against the Oklahoma Sooners since Jan. 11 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Iowa State and Oklahoma will face off in a Big 12 battle at 2 p.m. ET at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones will be strutting in after a win while the Sooners will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Things were close when Iowa State and the TCU Horned Frogs clashed on Tuesday, but Iowa State ultimately edged out the opposition 54-51. It was another big night for Iowa State's guard Izaiah Brockington, who had 20 points in addition to seven rebounds.

Speaking of close games: Oklahoma was close but no cigar on Tuesday as they fell 80-78 to the Texas Longhorns. Despite the loss, Oklahoma got a solid performance out of guard Elijah Harkless, who had 19 points along with five steals.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Iowa State is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Iowa State, who are 13-12 against the spread.

Iowa State is now 17-9 while the Sooners sit at 14-12. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Cyclones come into the contest boasting the 30th most steals per game in college basketball at 8.6. Less enviably, Oklahoma has allowed their opponents an average of 7.9 steals per game, the 12th most in college basketball. In other words, they will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: James H. Hilton Coliseum -- Ames, Iowa
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Cyclones are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Sooners, 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 Cyclones as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Oklahoma have won eight out of their last 15 games against Iowa State.

  • Jan 08, 2022 - Oklahoma 79 vs. Iowa State 66
  • Mar 10, 2021 - Oklahoma 79 vs. Iowa State 73
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Oklahoma 66 vs. Iowa State 56
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Oklahoma 79 vs. Iowa State 72
  • Feb 12, 2020 - Oklahoma 90 vs. Iowa State 61
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Iowa State 81 vs. Oklahoma 68
  • Feb 25, 2019 - Iowa State 78 vs. Oklahoma 61
  • Feb 04, 2019 - Iowa State 75 vs. Oklahoma 74
  • Mar 02, 2018 - Oklahoma 81 vs. Iowa State 60
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Iowa State 88 vs. Oklahoma 80
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Iowa State 80 vs. Oklahoma 64
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Iowa State 92 vs. Oklahoma 87
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Oklahoma 79 vs. Iowa State 76
  • Jan 18, 2016 - Iowa State 82 vs. Oklahoma 77
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Oklahoma 87 vs. Iowa State 83

Injury Report for Iowa State

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

Injury Report for Oklahoma

  • Marvin Johnson: Out (Ankle)
  • Elijah Harkless: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)