The Iowa State Cyclones (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) will attempt to extend a 16-game win streak when they visit the Kansas Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2 Big 12) on January 13, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Iowa State was victorious in its most recent game against Oklahoma State, 83-71, on Saturday. Joshua Jefferson starred with 19 points, and also had five boards and five assists. Kansas lost its most recent game to West ******ia, 86-75, on Saturday. Darryn Peterson was its high scorer with 23 points.
When is Iowa State vs. Kansas and when does it start?
This contest between the Cyclones and Jayhawks will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 9 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Iowa State vs. Kansas
The Cyclones and Jayhawks will take to the hardwood at Allen Fieldhouse for this matchup on Jan. 13, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks Game Preview
Iowa State Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa State’s +401 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 25.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 88 points per game (24th in college basketball) while giving up 62.9 per outing (eighth in college basketball).
The Cyclones put up 19.9 more points than the Jayhawks give up (68.1).
Iowa State hits 8.9 three-pointers per game (100th in college basketball) at a 40.8% rate (fourth-best in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 per game its opponents make at a 31% rate.
In its last 10 games, Iowa State has been racking up 86.5 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 88 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
Kansas Stats, Odds & Insights
Kansas outscores opponents by 9.4 points per game (posting 77.5 points per game, 169th in college basketball, and giving up 68.1 per contest, 60th in college basketball) and has a +150 scoring differential.
The Jayhawks average 77.5 points, 14.6 more than the Cyclones concede.
Kansas knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (188th in college basketball) at a 35.3% rate (104th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 27.9% from deep.
At home, the Jayhawks score 81.4 points per game. Away, they average 75.3.
Over its previous 10 games, Kansas is averaging 78.2 points per game, 0.7 more than its season average (77.5).
Cyclones Key Players to Watch
Cyclones Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Joshua Jefferson 16 17.7 7.8 5.2 1.6 0.9 1
Milan Momcilovic 16 17.6 3.2 0.9 1.1 0.1 3.8
Tamin Lipsey 13 14.5 3.7 5.5 2.4 0.1 1.2
Killyan Toure 16 10.4 3.6 2.9 1.8 0.3 0.7
Blake Buchanan 16 9.6 6.4 1.8 0.8 1.3 0
Jayhawks Key Players to Watch
Jayhawks Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Darryn Peterson 7 22.6 4.7 2.1 1 0.9 3.1
Tre White 16 15.2 7 2 0.9 0.5 1.6
Flory Bidunga 16 13.9 8.9 1.8 0.7 2.4 0
Melvin Council Jr. 16 13.6 4.3 5 0.9 0.5 1.3
Bryson Tiller 16 8.3 5.8 0.5 0.3 1.4 0.6
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Iowa State was victorious in its most recent game against Oklahoma State, 83-71, on Saturday. Joshua Jefferson starred with 19 points, and also had five boards and five assists. Kansas lost its most recent game to West ******ia, 86-75, on Saturday. Darryn Peterson was its high scorer with 23 points.
When is Iowa State vs. Kansas and when does it start?
This contest between the Cyclones and Jayhawks will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 9 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Iowa State vs. Kansas
The Cyclones and Jayhawks will take to the hardwood at Allen Fieldhouse for this matchup on Jan. 13, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks Game Preview
Iowa State Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa State’s +401 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 25.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 88 points per game (24th in college basketball) while giving up 62.9 per outing (eighth in college basketball).
The Cyclones put up 19.9 more points than the Jayhawks give up (68.1).
Iowa State hits 8.9 three-pointers per game (100th in college basketball) at a 40.8% rate (fourth-best in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 per game its opponents make at a 31% rate.
In its last 10 games, Iowa State has been racking up 86.5 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 88 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
Kansas Stats, Odds & Insights
Kansas outscores opponents by 9.4 points per game (posting 77.5 points per game, 169th in college basketball, and giving up 68.1 per contest, 60th in college basketball) and has a +150 scoring differential.
The Jayhawks average 77.5 points, 14.6 more than the Cyclones concede.
Kansas knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (188th in college basketball) at a 35.3% rate (104th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 27.9% from deep.
At home, the Jayhawks score 81.4 points per game. Away, they average 75.3.
Over its previous 10 games, Kansas is averaging 78.2 points per game, 0.7 more than its season average (77.5).
Cyclones Key Players to Watch
Cyclones Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Joshua Jefferson 16 17.7 7.8 5.2 1.6 0.9 1
Milan Momcilovic 16 17.6 3.2 0.9 1.1 0.1 3.8
Tamin Lipsey 13 14.5 3.7 5.5 2.4 0.1 1.2
Killyan Toure 16 10.4 3.6 2.9 1.8 0.3 0.7
Blake Buchanan 16 9.6 6.4 1.8 0.8 1.3 0
Jayhawks Key Players to Watch
Jayhawks Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Darryn Peterson 7 22.6 4.7 2.1 1 0.9 3.1
Tre White 16 15.2 7 2 0.9 0.5 1.6
Flory Bidunga 16 13.9 8.9 1.8 0.7 2.4 0
Melvin Council Jr. 16 13.6 4.3 5 0.9 0.5 1.3
Bryson Tiller 16 8.3 5.8 0.5 0.3 1.4 0.6
And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.