Planning on watching today’s Cougars and Cyclones game? Catch the action at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA, as the Cyclones hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cougars are favored in this Big 12 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 131.5 points.
Here is a look at some Houston vs Iowa State betting analysis that should help you make NCAAB picks for this game.
Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Houston Cougars at Iowa State Cyclones
- The Houston Cougars come into this matchup with an overall record of 14-0 and 3-0 on the road this year.
- The Iowa State Cyclones come into this matchup with an overall record of 11-3 and 2-2 at home this year.
Houston Cougars at Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
Houston Cougars Preview
Through 14 games this season, Houston is a perfect 14-0, including a 13-0 non-conference record. The Cougars are coming off an 89-55 win over West Virginia and have won 13 straight games.
On the road this season, Houston is 3-0, and they have won their last 10 road games. Overall, the Cougars have an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game on the road.
So far this season, Houston has an ATS record of 8-5. When looking at their road ATS record, the Cougars are 1-2. Over their last 10 road games, Houston is just 3-6 vs. the spread. However, over their last three games as the favorite, the Cougars are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
The over/under record for Houston games this season is 4-9, and the average scoring total in their games is 127.6 points. So far, 10 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 131.5 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 124 points.
Houston Cougars Trends
- Through their last five road contests, the Cougars offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 61. Houston posted an overall record of 5-0 while going 1-3 ATS.
- As the betting favorite, the Cougars have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
- Over their last three games, the Cougars have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
Houston’s offense had a good outing, putting up 89 points against West Virginia. They achieved a 53.1% field goal percentage and went 12/14 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is LJ Cryer, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 17.1, while Emanuel Sharp also carries a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.
The Cougars’ defense is presently ranked 1st nationally, allowing an average of 49.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. West Virginia, the Mountaineers finished with a field goal percentage of 53% and a total of 55 points vs. Houston.
Iowa State Cyclones Preview
After losing their first conference game of the season to Oklahoma by a score of 71-63, Iowa State will look to bounce back as they host Houston. So far this season, the Cyclones have been a much better team at home compared to on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +33.9, compared to just +1.5 on the road.
For the season, Iowa State has an overall record of 11-3, including an 11-2 mark in non-conference play. They have been the underdog just once this season, and they are 0-1 in that role. At home, the Cyclones are 9-1, and they have won their last five games at home.
As the underdog this season, Iowa State has gone 0-1 against the spread. Their overall ATS record for the year is 8-5-1. At home, the Cyclones have an ATS mark of 7-2-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Iowa State is just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 131.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Iowa State’s games this season (137.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.
Iowa State Cyclones Trends
- In their last three games at home, the Cyclones have a straight-up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 74 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cyclones have a straight-up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.
- In their last five games, the Cyclones have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Iowa State offense concluded with only 63 points against Oklahoma. Throughout the game, they made 3/16 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 42.6%. For the season, the Iowa State offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAAB stats with a field goal percentage of 49%. So far, they have hit 55% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7 made three’s per contest.
So far, the Cyclones’ defense is ranked 7th in the country at 59.9 points per contest. Iowa State’s three-point defense is currently 159th in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.5% of their shots vs. Iowa State.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- Bet Now: Houston Cougars -3
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- Bovada: Houston Cougars -3
- MyBookie: Houston Cougars -3
Houston Cougars at Iowa State Cyclones Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of NCAAB odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine CBB bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those CBB odds work together in a big way.
- Houston Cougars -3 -158 Over 131.5
- Iowa State Cyclones +3 +129 Under 131.5
Recommended Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +3
As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Cyclones on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 131.5 and given that our model is projecting 142 points between the teams, we like the over.
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