The Cincinnati Bearcats take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Ames, Iowa. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Iowa State is favored by 11.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -800. The total is set at 137 points.
Here are my Cincinnati vs. Iowa State predictions and college basketball picks for February 15, 2025.
Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction
My Pick: Cincinnati +12.5
My Cincinnati vs Iowa State best bet is on the Bearcats spread, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Cincinnati vs Iowa State Odds, Lines, Pick
| Cincinnati Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -110 | 137 -105 / -115 | +550 |
| Iowa State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -110 | 137 -105 / -115 | -800 |
- Cincinnati vs Iowa State spread: Iowa State -11.5
- Cincinnati vs Iowa State over/under: 137 points
- Cincinnati vs Iowa State moneyline: Iowa State -800, Cincinnati +550
- Cincinnati vs Iowa State best bet: Cincinnati +12.5
My Cincinnati vs Iowa State College Basketball Betting Preview
I'm backing Cincinnati against Iowa State. I reckon we'll be catching a hefty spread in this one.
Cincinnati has really started clicking on offense, primarily thanks to Jizzle James stepping up his game. He seriously lacked confidence early in the season, but he's averaged 16.4 points over his past five.
The rest of the team is also gaining confidence, scoring 84, 85 and 93 points in their past three games, respectively.
I also think the Bearcats match up quite well with Iowa State.
The key to stopping Iowa State is to avoid turnovers and defend in transition. The Bearcats rank in the top 50 nationally in offensive turnover rate (15%, per KenPom) and the top 25 in transition points per game (nine, per Synergy).
This is also a desperation spot for Cincinnati, which is fighting for its life to make the NCAA Tournament. Bart Torvik currently projects the Bearcats with a 14% chance at an at-large bid, but a win over Iowa State would certainly boost those projections.
I’m seeing some value on the Bearcats, especially on the road, where the spread is a tad inflated.
I think Cincinnati can keep it tight, especially now that the Bearcats have sorted out their issues on offense.
