The Jayhawks have several advantages there, especially when it comes to 3-point defense. The Wildcats have been unconscious from beyond the arc during their recent winning streak, but they may cool off against a KU defense that is holding opponents to 29% shooting from 3-point range.

The offenses have faltered a bit in Big 12 play — Kansas ranks 44th in adjusted offensive efficiency in conference games, per BartTorvik, while Iowa State is right behind at 46th. That stands in stark opposition to adjusted defensive efficiency, where both are inside the Top 5 during Big 12 play.

Kansas State basketball will try to make it three in a row at home against Kansas. Here's a scouting report and a prediction for Saturday's game.