Iowa State Cyclones
Basketball NCAAB Sat 22 Feb 14:00
Houston Cougars
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings
Our Best Wager is Houston Against The Spread

We’re excited to see Houston at -8.5 on the spread and think it’s a great number for the favorites to cover against Iowa State at odds of -110.

Iowa State 69-41 Winners in Previous H2H

Iowa State Cyclones won their previous game which was at home. It was a 79-65 triumph against Colorado Buffaloes.

Houston Cougars won their last game 80-65. This was a road victory against Arizona State Sun Devils.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iowa State beat Houston when the teams last met. It was a 69-41 scoreline. The past 3 games between the teams have seen Iowa State win two times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Iowa State 11-0 995 696 299 8-0 3-0 11W
Houston 10-1 860 635 225 9-1 1-0 4W
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Iowa State vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Houston really stand out in this college contest. Back them at -8.5 on the spread with the confidence that the betting favorites cover the line at -110.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Iowa State vs Houston stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Houston in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Houston in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Houston in 2 consecutive games at home.

Houston -8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re looking for an option to betting on Houston against the spread, then consider the Winning Margin. You can choose from a wide range of fixed intervals and odds.

Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joshua Jefferson Under 3.5 Assists -145 BetMGM logo

Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) can be backed to record Under 3.5 assists at -145. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet.

Latest Joshua Jefferson Player Prop Odds

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J'Wan Roberts Over 1.5 Assists -120 BetMGM logo

J'Wan Roberts (Houston) is available at -120 to secure Over 1.5 assists. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest J'Wan Roberts Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Houston -8.5
Totals Over 133.5
Player Assists Joshua Jefferson Under 3.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Houston to cover the -12.5 spread, Over 131.5 on the total and Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) to get Under 3.5 assists.

There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa State Iowa State logo 63 - 75 Houston logo Houston

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on Houston. Backing them to win 75-63 means you can land a potential monster return.

Iowa State vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Houston Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Houston are red-hot -833 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 89% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Iowa State are least likely to win at +570.

The spread is calculated to be 12.5, while total points comes in at 130.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 130.5, there are odds of -106.

If you think Houston can reach 20 points first, then odds of -400 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Iowa State are +270 to reach this total before their opponents.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
LJ Cryer Favorite to Get Most Points

LJ Cryer is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -100 can be found for him scoring Over 15.5 points and there is -130 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Curtis Jones (Iowa State)
Over 13.5
-118
Under 13.5
-110
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Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
Over 13.5
-114
Under 13.5
-114
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Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State)
Over 12.5
+103
Under 12.5
-133
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Player Assists
Milos Uzan (Houston)
Over 4.5
-106
Under 4.5
-122
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Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State)
Over 3.5
+128
Under 3.5
-167
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Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
Over 3.5
-104
Under 3.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-108
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J'Wan Roberts (Houston)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+110
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Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State)
Over 3.5
+132
Under 3.5
-172
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Iowa State 11-0 995 696 299 8-0 3-0 11W
Arizona 9-0 804 612 192 6-0 3-0 9W
Houston 10-1 860 635 225 9-1 1-0 4W
BYU 9-1 849 661 188 7-1 2-0 6W
Oklahoma State 9-1 898 773 125 7-0 2-1 1L
Colorado 9-1 884 770 114 9-0 0-1 1W
UCF 8-1 792 676 116 7-1 1-0 7W
Arizona State 9-2 888 810 78 6-2 3-0 3W
Baylor 7-2 799 715 84 6-1 1-1 1W
Kansas 8-3 823 713 110 6-1 2-2 2W
Texas Tech 7-3 819 723 96 6-1 1-2 1L
West Virginia 8-4 904 731 173 8-2 0-2 1L
TCU 6-3 708 603 105 4-3 2-0 1W
Kansas State 7-4 950 848 102 6-2 1-2 2W
Utah 7-4 888 869 19 7-1 0-3 1L
Cincinnati 6-4 743 670 73 6-2 0-2 2L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak