AMES, Iowa (Interstat) — A top-tier Big 12 showdown with conference title implications is set for Saturday when Kansas visits Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum. The Jayhawks (19-5, 8-3 Big 12) ride a seven-game winning streak into the Valentine’s Day clash, while the Cyclones (21-3, 9-2) look to rebound from a rare road loss at TCU earlier this week. Iowa State enters as a 5.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 142.5 points. Kansas’s surge has been anchored by dominant big man Flory Bidunga. The sophomore is averaging 17.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.6 blocks over the last seven contests, including a 23-point, 3-block performance in Monday’s win over Arizona. His rim protection will be critical against a versatile Iowa State attack. The Cyclones counter with point forward Joshua Jefferson, who orchestrates the offense. Jefferson is averaging 15.6 points and 6.9 assists over his last seven games, coming off a 12-point, 9-assist effort in the loss to TCU. His ability to facilitate and score from multiple levels is the engine for an Iowa State squad that leads the Big 12 in scoring margin. History favors Kansas, which throttled Iowa State 84-63 in Lawrence just over a month ago on Jan. 13. In that game, the Jayhawks held the Cyclones to 36.2% shooting. Replicating that defensive effort on the road at notoriously hostile Hilton Coliseum, where Iowa State is 13-0 this season, presents a stiffer challenge. Both teams face a brutal closing stretch. After this matchup, Iowa State hosts Houston on Monday, while Kansas travels to Oklahoma State next Wednesday. The result Saturday will significantly shape the race for the Big 12 regular-season championship, with both teams firmly in the hunt. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST Saturday at Hilton Coliseum. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN.