*10* MASSACRE on Iowa State.

The Kansas Jayhawks went to Morgantown as the nation's #1 team just a few weeks ago, but they came up short in a 74-63 loss to the Mountaineers. They lost at Oklahoma State just week later, by a score of 86-67. The Jayhawks will be on the road again tonight, facing an Iowa State team that has won nine of 10 at home. My money is on the home team.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Cyclones have won three straight, including a home win over #1 ranked Oklahoma. They've covered the spread in eight of their last 11 versus BIG12 teams, and they won their last home game against Kansas by a score of 87-81.

2. Home Cookin' - The Cyclones are averaging 86.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting at home, while Kansas has scored just 67.2 points on 42.1 percent shooting while going 2-2 on the road.

3. X-Factor - The Jayhawks have failed to cover in four straight against teams with a winning record.

Selection: This is a play on the Iowa State Cyclones (10*)