Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati Bearcats

Mar 12, 2025

Iowa State Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones
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  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction – 3/12/2025

The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Iowa State Cyclones are set to face off in the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. ET at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This matchup features the No. 5 seed Cyclones (23-8, 13-7 Big 12) against the No. 13 seed Bearcats (18-14, 7-13 Big 12).

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Game Preview

In their previous encounter on February 15, 2025, Iowa State secured an 81-70 victory over Cincinnati. The Cyclones have demonstrated a strong offensive presence, averaging 80.1 points per game, while the Bearcats have maintained a solid defense, allowing only 65.4 points per game. Key players to watch include Iowa State's Curtis Jones, who leads his team with 17 points per game, and Cincinnati's Jizzle James, averaging 12.7 points per game.

Betting Insights

  • Point Spread: Iowa State is favored by 8.5 points.
  • Moneyline: Iowa State -400, Cincinnati +310.
  • Over/Under: 135.5 points.

These odds suggest that Iowa State is the favorite, with an implied probability of 80% for a win. Bettors should consider the Cyclones' strong performance in conference play and their previous victory over the Bearcats.

Betting Trends

  • Against the Spread (ATS): Iowa State has a 18-13-0 record this season, while Cincinnati stands at 16-16-0.
  • Over/Under (O/U): Iowa State's games have gone over the total 13 times out of 31 games, and Cincinnati's games have gone over 11 times out of 32 games.
  • Head-to-Head: In their last five meetings, Iowa State leads with a 3-2 record.

These trends indicate that Iowa State has been more consistent in covering the spread and that their matchups have a tendency to go under the projected total.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Prediction

Considering Iowa State's strong offensive capabilities and their previous victory over Cincinnati, they are well-positioned to secure another win. However, Cincinnati's defensive strength and recent performance suggest they could keep the game competitive. Bettors might find value in considering Iowa State to win outright, but Cincinnati to cover the spread, especially if the line remains at 8.5 points. Additionally, given both teams' defensive strengths, the under on the total points could be a prudent choice.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+8.5/-110
54% CIN
-8.5/-110
46% IOWAST

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+350
4% CIN
-455
96% IOWAST

Total Pick Consensus

136.5/-112
30% UN
136.5/-108
70% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

CIN
Team Stats Per Game
IOWAST
71
PTS GM
67.55
60.16
FGA
57.39
.451
FG%
.417
.321
3PT%
.325
11.28
ORB
9.97
0.74
DRB
0.71
34.84
TRB
32.06
14.16
FTA
16.61
.664
FT%
.744
13.75
AST
12.94
4.41
BLK
3.39
10.22
TO
15.71
13.84
PF
18.58

Defense/Offense

CIN
Team Stats Per Game
IOWAST
65.41
PTS GM
80.13
56.97
FGA
58
.426
FG%
.475
.327
3PT%
.351
9.97
ORB
10.35
0.73
DRB
0.81
33.34
TRB
35.48
13.94
FTA
23.26
.753
FT%
.757
12.06
AST
15.03
3
BLK
3.52
12.91
TO
11.84
14.28
PF
16.03

Offense/Defense

CIN
Advanced Game Stats
IOWAST
66.2
Pace
69.7
107.3
Off.Rate
95.4
.235
FTr
.289
.377
3PAr
.396
.531
TS%
.517
51.1
TRB%
47.5
50.6
AST%
54.1
11.0
STL%
10.3
11.7
BLK%
9.2
.512
eFG%
.481
13.3
TOV%
19.4
32.6
ORB%
28.4
.156
TF/FGA
.215

Defense/Offense

CIN
Advanced Game Stats
IOWAST
66.2
Pace
69.7
98.8
Off.Rate
113.2
.245
FTr
.401
.340
3PAr
.365
.514
TS%
.580
48.9
TRB%
52.5
49.7
AST%
54.6
9.0
STL%
13.5
8.0
BLK%
10.1
.482
eFG%
.539
16.9
TOV%
14.6
29.7
ORB%
31.9
.184
TF/FGA
.304

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
CIN IOWAST
CIN IOWAST
Consensus
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-108)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-111)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-108)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-108)
-7.5 (-120)
+8.5 (-108)
-8.5 (-112)
+8.5 (-109)
-8.5 (-109)
+8.5 (-109)
-8.5 (-112)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+9.5 (-110)
-9.5 (-105)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
CIN IOWAST
CIN IOWAST
Consensus
+250
-310
+332
-430
+250
-310
+350
-455
+280
-360
+310
-400
+310
-400
+320
-420
+320
-420
+345
-455
+310
-400
+320
-425
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
135.5 (-112)
135.5 (-108)
135.5 (-109)
135.5 (-112)
135.5 (-112)
135.5 (-108)
136.5 (-108)
136.5 (-112)
135.5 (-115)
135.5 (-105)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-113)
136.5 (-113)
135.5 (-109)
135.5 (-112)
136.0 (-110)
136.0 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
135.5 (-110)
135.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)

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