The Houston Cougars and Iowa State Cyclones will get together on Tuesday in College Basketball. The Houston Cougars are the top-ranked team in all of College Basketball. The Cougars are 14-0 on the season. Their recent game was an 89-55 win over West Virginia.
Houston vs Iowa State Picks
- Cyclones +2.5
For Iowa State, they are 11-3 on the season. The Cyclones are coming off a loss on the road at Oklahoma last week. The Iowa State Cyclones beat the Houston Cougars 82-75 on January 3rd, 2010. Let’s take a look at both teams and get the latest Houston vs Iowa State odds for this game:
Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds
Take a look at the Houston vs Iowa State odds for this game on Tuesday:
- Spread: Houston Cougars (-2.5) @ Iowa State Cyclones (+2.5)
- Total: 131.5
- Moneyline: Houston Cougars -140, Iowa State Cyclones +120
Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Information
Now that you have the latest NCAAB odds, take a look at some information for one of the better NCAA basketball games today:
Houston Cougars (14-0) vs Iowa State Cyclones (11-3)
Date & Time: Tuesday January 9th, 2024; 6:00 pm CST
Location of the game: Hilton Coliseum; Ames, IA
How to Watch: ESPN2
Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
Houston’s impressive season has propelled them from the third to the second spot in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. Notable upcoming clashes include a meeting with the Jayhawks on February 3rd in Kansas and a season-ending matchup in Houston.
Known for their stellar defense, the Houston Cougars are limiting opponents to just under 50 points per game, while their offense is scoring nearly 77 points per game. Dominating the boards with an average of 41.1 rebounds per game, Houston showcases a balanced and formidable team.
Guard L.J. Cryer leads the scoring charts for Houston, averaging over 18 points per game, while Jamal Shead contributes 6.2 assists per game alongside an almost 10-point average. Emanuel Sharp is second on the team with 13.4 points per game, and 4 rebounds per game.
Iowa State is on a quest for their first Big 12 victory as they aim to rebound from a snapped six-game winning streak. Their defense has been solid, allowing an average of 59.9 points per game.
Tamin Lipsey leads the scoring for the Cyclones with 14.7 points per game and six assists per game, shooting over 47% from the field. Guard Keshon Gilbert follows closely with a scoring average of 13.8 points per game.
The Iowa State Cyclones started with wins over Green Bay, Lindenwood, Idaho State, Grambling, and VCU. After losing to Virginia Tech and Texas A&M, they went on to beat DePaul, Iowa, Prairie View, Florida A&M, Eastern Illinois and New Hampshire.
Facing Houston at home, Iowa State has an opportunity to pull off an upset, but they must be cautious not to fall behind early against the formidable Cougars.
Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Picks
When looking at the Houston vs Iowa State odds: We expect this to be a competitive basketball game in the scores and odds. It is the first true road game for the Houston Cougars in the Big 12. Hilton Magic can be real for games in Amer Iowa. The Cyclones are going to compete and compete hard.
Houston is super talented, and will win this game late, but the Cyclones are going to cover. The final bet for this game is the Iowa State Cyclones +3.5 over the Houston Cougars. Enjoy the game, and best of luck with all your College Basketball betting. Not just for this game, but for all the college basketball picks for the rest of games.
- Cyclones +2.5.
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