#754 ASA PLAY ON BYU +3.5 over ISU, Thursday at 12:30 PM ET - This is a revenge game for ISU after losing at home to BYU on March 4th, however with their injury issues, we’re guessing the Cyclones are more focused on getting healthy for the NCAA tourney next week. Their 2 starting guards and primary ball handlers are both banged up right now. Keshon Gilbert played only 11 minutes yesterday in their win over Cincinnati and didn’t play at all in the 2nd half. He’s been in and out of the line up over the last few weeks with a leg injury. It was obvious he was on a limited minute basis yesterday and most likely will be again today. His running mate at guard Tamon Lipsey injured his groin late in their win vs Cincinnati, went to the locker room and did not come back. Even if those guys can play, you can bet they’ll be careful with their minutes as next week is much more meaningful. That being said, the Cougars won at ISU when the Clones had everyone available just over a week ago. BYU is playing as well as anyone in the Big 12 winning 8 straight and 12 of their last 14. Since late January this BYU team is rated as the 6th best in the country and 2nd best in the Big 12 behind only Houston (per Bart Torvik). They are one of the best shooting teams in the country ranking 5th in eFG% and 12th in offensive efficiency. Since late January their offense ranks as the 3rd most efficient in the nation behind only Duke and Alabama. The Cougs shot decent but not great in their OT win @ Iowa State (44% from the field) but dominated the glass (+23) and if their 2 key defensive guards can’t play or are not 100%, BYU should be able to get plenty of open 3’s (35th best 3 point FG% in the nation). ISU had a very good season but they did have 6 losses away from home this year and they are taking on a rested and healthy BYU team. Not sure they should be laying points in this one with their health issues.