Iowa State is third in the 16-team Big 12 in points given up (64.2 per game) and eighth in shooting allowed (42%). The Cyclones are on an 8-4 run UNDER the total, including 3-0 UNDER on the road. Cincinnati struggles offensively, shooting 42.7% from the field, 30.7% from long range, and 64.2% from the line. They hang in there on defense, ranked fourth in the Big 12 in points allowed (65.9 per game) and sixth in shooting allowed (40.9%). The Bearcats are on a 14-2 run UNDER the total this season, part of a 37-14 run UNDER. Take Iowa State/Cincinnati UNDER the total.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 17, 2026 at 9:43AM ET.
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Iowa State at Cincinnati
January 17, 2026
2:00 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 142 -110 (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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