The spread has inched up from 3.5, and for good reason. If all goes not well, Iowa State could be limited to six players with any experience. Two regulars with long-term injuries were ruled out for the year this week, another is recovering in hopes of returning later and G Donovan Jackson (15 ppg) might not be back from a funeral in time. The Cyclones have descended into the Big 12 cellar and will be hard-pressed to find motivation against the Horned Frogs, who can seize their first win ever in Ames.