Arizona blitzed Iowa State in Tucson, but will find less home cooking in Kansas City, where Iowa State fans have really embraced being one of the best crowds in the Big 12 Tournament. It helps that the Cyclones' style is powered by suffocating defense and quick spurts of points that can send supporters into a frenzy. Of course, it’s tough to find things to cheer about when the other team is operating at the clip that Arizona can, so forcing turnovers is going to be a huge key to disrupting the Wildcats’ dominance. Senior guard Tamin Lipsey is also an X-factor with his Big 12 Tournament experience, as Iowa State is looking to win its second Big 12 Tournament title in the last three years.

It's the semi-finals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament from Kansas City, Missouri, between Iowa State and Arizona. The Wildcats have only lost twice this season and have a seven-game win streak going that includes a 73-57 win over Iowa State as 6.5-point favorites two weeks ago. Now the number is 4.5 on a neutral court, a manageable proposition for Arizona, considering they've been double-digit favorites for most of their games. Arizona travels well with 9 wins in away games, but what I like most is Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd sticking to his Gonzaga roots and teachings with his offense shooting 50.2% and a defense that only allows 38.8%. It's the repetitive technique that keeps Arizona winning. They win this one, too.