The Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas Jayhawks continue Big 12 Conference men’s basketball action on Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas.
Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. central on ESPN. Iowa State (17-4, 7-3 in Big 12) is ranked No. 8 in the AP Top 25, while Kansas (15-6, 6-4) is ranked No. 16.
In an interesting turn of the tides, both Kansas and Iowa State are coming off disappointing losses in their last outing. The Cyclones were crushed at home by unranked Kansas State, 60-61, while Kansas blew the largest lead in program history to Baylor. Both teams hit the court, looking to get the bad taste out of their mouths.
Here is a preview of Monday’s game.
How to Watch Iowa State vs. Kansas
Date: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. CT
TV Channel: ESPN
Site: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas
Iowa State vs. Kansas Betting Odds, Lines
Opening Line: Kansas -2.5
Current Line: Kansas -2.5
Over/Under: 146
Iowa State vs. Kansas Predictions
Iowa State’s loss to Kansas State was one of the most unpredictable outcomes of the Big 12 regular season through the first ten games, as the team lacked their usual effort and intensity. Keshon Gilbert, Curtis Jones, and Dishon Jackson struggled from the field which hurt the team’s production. Their bounce back will be crucial in Lawrence.
Veteran guard Tamin Lipsey had an impressive outing which kept the group in it, posting 20 points on 6-12 shooting. He will have his hands full dealing with Kansas’ Dajuan Harris, who is widely regarded as one of the country’s best defenders.
The Jayhawks have been shown some uncharacteristic tendencies in 2024-25 as well, with the team struggling to click from a defensive standpoint. Kansas is 1-2 in their last three outings, averaging 82.3 points per game on offense but surrendering 86.7 points per game on defense.
All-American center Hunter Dickinson has been the model of consistency for the group, but an underwhelming portal class headlined by AJ Storr, who is averaging career lows in scoring, minutes, and overall impact, has complicated the recipe for success.
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For Kansas to win, they will need someone outside of Hunter Dickinson and Zeke Mayo to score. If not, Iowa State should come back with better energy, intensity, and focus than the previous week and take care of business.
Iowa State 75, Kansas 70
ESPN Matchup Predictor: Kansas (62.4% Chance of Winning)
Odds Shark: Iowa State 75, Kansas 73
