Cincinnati Basketball: Preview for the Bearcats battle with Big 12 foe Iowa State

Check out a preview for the Cincinnati Bearcats battle against Big 12 foe Iowa State Cyclones including odds, players to watch and more!

Following a loss to rival Houston last weekend, the Bearcats will attempt to bounce back with Iowa State coming into town on Tuesday night.

Players to watch include Cincinnati duo John Newman III and Daniel Skillings Jr, who each reached double figures in the loss to Houston.

The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook has the Bearcats placed as 1.5-point favorites and the over/under currently set at 136.5 points.

Cincinnati Basketball: Preview for the Big 12 battle with Iowa State

During the most recent matchup with the new Big 12 opponent, Cincinnati picked up a 55-54 overtime win at Iowa State in December 2016.

It will be important for the Bearcats to avoid a slow start again and limit Iowa State duo Tre King and Keshon Gilbert from finding success.

The Cyclones are currently among the nation's top defenses with only 62.1 points allowed per game and that ranks second in the Big 12.

Wes Miller's team should have an opportunity to secure a crucial victory over a Big 12 contender but it will likely be difficult to outlast Iowa State.