The Tuesday college basketball odds market is loaded with attractive matchups, including two top-25 clashes inside the Big 12. Also, the nation’s No. 1 team entertains its biggest rival — just three weeks after the teams slugged it out in a nail-biter.
Props.com breaks down Tuesday college basketball odds for Kansas-Iowa State, Alabama-Auburn, and Texas-Texas Tech. The latter features an interesting subplot, as first-year Longhorns coach Chris Beard returns to Lubbock, Texas, where he led the Red Raiders to two Elite Eight and one national championship game appearance in five seasons.
Tuesday’s college basketball odds are via PointsBet USA and updated as of 2 p.m. ET on Feb. 1.
No. 10 Kansas Vs No. 20 Iowa State
Tipoff/TV: 7 p.m. ET/ESPN
Kansas: 17-3 SU (6-1 Big 12)/8-11-1 ATS
Iowa State: 16-5 SU (3-5 Big 12)/13-8 ATS
Spread/Total: Kansas -2.5/136
Last meeting: Kansas edged Iowa State 62-61 but never threatened to cover as a 13.5-point home favorite (Jan. 11)
About Kansas: The Jayhawks have won five of their last six games, but are just 1-5 ATS during the same stretch. On Saturday, Kansas suffered a rare blowout home loss, falling 80-62 to Kentucky. KU leads the Big 12 in scoring offense (80.5 ppg, 16th nationally) and field-goal shooting (48.9%), and ranks second in assists (16.2 per game) and 3-point shooting (36.4%). The Jayhawks have surrendered at least 74 points in all three of their losses (Dayton, Texas Tech and Kentucky).
About Iowa State: The Cyclones have rebounded from a 1-4 slump (2-3 ATS) with back-to-back wins and spread-covers over Oklahoma State (84-81 in overtime as a 3-point road underdog) and Missouri (67-50 as an 11-point home chalk). Along with Texas, Texas Tech, and Baylor, Iowa State ranks in the top 20 nationally scoring defense (60.5 ppg, 18th nationally). Not including the overtime game at Oklahoma State, the Cyclones have held five straight opponents to 72 points or less.
What’s At Stake: Kansas is percentage points ahead of Baylor in the Big 12 standings and would take over sole possession of first place with a win Tuesday in Ames. On Saturday, the Jayhawks will host No. 4 Baylor (7-2 league mark). Iowa State is tied for sixth but still in decent shape for making the NCAA Tournament, as it sits 25th in the NCAA’s NET rankings.
Players To Watch
Kansas guard Christian Braun is shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line, and he’s scored in double figures in 18 of 20 games this season. The 6-foot-6 senior ranks first among the Jayhawks in blocks (1.2 per game), second in scoring (15.2 points per game) and assists (3.4 per game), and third in rebounding (5.9 per game) and steals (1.2 per game).
A transfer from Penn State, guard Izaiah Brockington leads Iowa State in scoring (16.8 ppg) and rebounding (7.8 per game). The 6-foot-4 senior has notched seven double-doubles in 21 games, and he’s tallied at least 20 points seven times.
Notable Trends
- Kansas is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games, including four straight non-covers
- Kansas is 0-3 ATS in its last three road games (all as a favorite)
- Iowa State is 5-2 ATS in its last seven at home
- Iowa State is 6-4 SU/8-2 ATS as an underdog this season
- Over is 12-4 in Kansas’ last 16 road games
- Over is 10-3 in Iowa State’s last 13 Tuesday contests
- Kansas has won the last five series meetings (4-1 ATS)
- Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six head-to-head battles
Kansas Vs Iowa State Odds & Action
UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET: Kansas opened -3.5 and quickly shot to -5 Monday night on DraftKing’s Tuesday college basketball odds board. But the Jayhawks have since steadily dipped, reaching -2 in the past hour. Kansas is landing 67% of spread tickets, but Iowa State is drawing 61% of spread dollars. The total is down to 135.5 from a 138 opener and 139 high point, with 79% of bets on the Over/54% of cash on the Under.
No. 23 Texas Vs No. 14 Texas Tech
Tipoff/TV: 9 p.m. ET/ESPN2
Texas: 16-5 SU (5-3 Big 12)/9-12 ATS
Texas Tech: 16-5 SU (5-3 Big 12)/14-7 ATS
Spread/Total: Texas Tech -4 (-120)/123 (Under -115)
Last meeting: Texas nipped Texas Tech 67-66 as a 1.5-point neutral-site favorite in the 2021 Big 12 Tournament (March 11, 2021)
About Texas-Texas Tech: Texas is riding a three-game winning streak, including Saturday’s 52-51 home win over Tennessee. However, the Longhorns feel short as a 4-point home favorite, dropping to 1-4 ATS in their last five contests (all as a favorite). Texas Tech also prevailed in Saturday’s Big 12/SEC Challenge, trouncing Mississippi State 76-50 as a 7.5-point home chalk. Texas boasts the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense, allowing just 54.5 points per game. The Red Raiders’ balanced squad ranks second in the Big 12 in scoring defense (60.3 ppg) and fourth in scoring offense (74.8 ppg). The last five head-to-head meetings have produced an average of 136.9 combined points (well above Tuesday’s total).
Notable Trends
- Texas is 0-2 SU/ATS as an underdog this season
- Texas Tech is on ATS runs of 8-1 overall (4-0 last four), 5-0 at home and 4-0 as an underdog
- Over is 3-1 for Texas in conference road games
- Over is 4-1 in Texas Tech’s last five home games
- Texas Tech is 5-2 ATS in the last seven series meetings
- Underdog is on an 8-3 ATS roll in this rivalry
Texas Vs Texas Tech Odds & Action
UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET: Texas Tech is a 4-point chalk at DraftKings, down from a -6 opener in the Tuesday college basketball odds market. It’s two-way action with a lean toward the Red Raiders, at 58% of spread tickets/55% of spread money. The total opened at 120, peaked at 124 late this morning and is now 123. The Over is collecting 87% of tickets/86% of money.
Alabama Vs No. 1 Auburn
Tipoff/TV: 9 p.m. ET/ESPN
Alabama: 14-7 SU (4-4 SEC)/8-12-1 ATS
Auburn: 20-1 SU (8-0 SEC)/16-5 ATS
Spread/Total: Auburn -6/156
Last meeting: Auburn scored an 81-77 upset of Alabama as a 3.5-point road underdog (Jan. 11)
About Alabama-Auburn: Alabama has already upended two top-five schools this season, Gonzaga (91-82 on Dec. 4) and Baylor (87-78 on Saturday). Despite the latter upset in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, the Crimson Tide have been awful against the spread of late (see below). Conversely, Auburn has cashed in nine of its last 10 games, including Saturday’s 86-68 rout of Oklahoma as a 9.5-point home favorite. The victory was the Tigers’ seventh in a row. In SEC action, Alabama (81.4 ppg) and Auburn (79.7 ppg) rank second and third in scoring offense, respectively. The Tigers’ defense also leads the country in blocked shots (8.0 per game).
Notable Trends
- Alabama is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 overall after starting the season 6-2 ATS
- Alabama is 1-5 SU/1-4-1 ATS in its last six road/neutral-site games
- Alabama is 3-1 SU/3-0-1 ATS as an underdog this season
- Auburn’s 16-5 ATS record is No. 1 in the nation
- Auburn is 11-0 SU/10-1 ATS at home this season
- Over is 12-4 in Alabama’s last 16 overall
- Over is 6-1 in Alabama’s last seven home games
- Over is 6-2 in Auburn’s last eight overall
- Over is 14-6 in Auburn’s last 20 home game
Alabama Vs Auburn Odds & Action
UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET: No. 1 Auburn landed on DraftKings’ Tuesday college basketball odds board as a 7-point home favorite and initially climbed to -7.5. However, the line dipped as low as Tigers -5.5 by lunchtime, before quickly moving to -6, where it remains now. Auburn is netting 74% of tickets, but just 55% of cash on the spread. The total rose from 155.5 to 157, with 61% of tickets on the Under/65% of cash on the Over.