A pair of ranked teams will converge in Austin, Texas, Tuesday night when the No. 23 Iowa State Cyclones visit the No. 8 Texas Longhorns. The Cyclones got the better of Texas when they played earlier in the schedule on January 17. Continue reading below to get our best Texas vs Iowa Betting Picks and much more.
Jaren Holmes bucketed 21 points for then-No. 12 Iowa State, knocking down seven of 13 shots and two treys. The Cyclones won that one, 78-67, in Ames. Let’s break this one down and look at the Texas Longhorns’ odds today.
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds
The NCAAB odds have the Longhorns as home favorites in this one, being -6.5 on the point spread with -118 odds.
Iowa State is -104 to cover and a +250 underdog on the moneyline. Texas has -315 chances in that regard.
The total is set at 135.5 points, with the over set at -115 and the under at -105.
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones Information
Texas Longhorns vs Iowa State Cyclones
Location of the Game: Moody Center, Austin, TX.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: Longhorn Network
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones Analysis
Texas Longhorns Performance Recap and Analysis
The Longhorns haven’t panicked in close contests, which is a big reason why they enter this one tied for the conference lead. They’re 7-0 under interim head coach Rodney Terry in games decided by five points or less or in overtime. The latest such instance was an 85-83 overtime victory against archrival Oklahoma Saturday.
Graduate guard Sir’Jabari Rice has been good for 17.7 points each time out over the last seven games. He’s gone 36-70 from the field, including a 48.8% mark from beyond the arc. He’s put up at least 20 points in four outings during that span and a season-high-tying 24 against the Sooners.
Texas Longhorns Key Injuries
Guard Rowan Brumbaugh is out for the season with an unspecified ailment, but his absence won’t affect the Texas Longhorns odds today.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends to Know
Historically, at home against Iowa State, Texas has won 18 of 20 matchups, including seven in a row and 13 of the previous 14. Furthermore, the Longhorns are 15-1 at home this go-round.
Iowa State Cyclones Performance Recap and Analysis
It’s been a tale of two halves on the Iowa State Cyclones schedule.
After getting out of the gate 4-0 in Big 12 action, the Cyclones have cooled off as of late. They’ve dropped five of seven and haven’t notched a road win since January 7 against TCU.
Iowa State leans on defensive pressure to create turnovers and transition chances. According to some metrics, the Cyclones allow the farthest shot proximity in the nation.
Against Kansas State Saturday, Iowa State brought a 31-23 advantage into the second half but couldn’t hold on in a 38-24 deficit from there in a 61-55 loss. Aljaz Kunc was the top team scorer with 15 points and five rebounds.
Iowa State Cyclones Key Injuries
No injuries are listed for Iowa State on the college basketball injury report.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends to Know
As Iowa State’s head coach, T.J. Otzelberger, is 2-1 against the Longhorns. On defense, the Cyclones have held all but one Big 12 opponent below their season-scoring average.
Knowing the Texas Longhorns odds today, let’s make our game picks for this Big 12 matchup.
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Picks
Texas Longhorns Moneyline: Simply put, Texas has much better momentum than the NCAA basketball teams rolling into this one, and the Cyclones have sort of fallen off a cliff. This will be the Texas Longhorns game in the end.
Iowa State Cyclones Spread: Iowa State’s defense should keep them in it, but not close enough to grab a win on the road.
Under: Again, the Cyclones’ defense will have a big say and will limit Texas like it has most other conference foes this campaign.
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones Score Predictions
NCAA Basketball Pick: Both NCAAB teams are ranked, so this one appears to be one of the better NCAA basketball games today. Yeah, Iowa State had the upper hand the last time the two squads met on the NCAAB schedule, but the Longhorns are higher in the college basketball standings at this juncture.
Texas’ college basketball players will avenge the earlier loss. Get ready to make your March Madness bets soon by watching this one alongside any other college basketball picks you’re making today; count on a 68-65 Longhorns win Tuesday.
Take advantage of the Texas Longhorns odds today to win on the moneyline, but for Iowa state to cover the spread.
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