Iowa State vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 19, 2024, 8:16 AM
  • Houston (12-12) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Iowa State (18-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Iowa State / Houston TV channel: ESPN

The Iowa State Cyclones (18-7) visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars (12-12) on Feb. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Iowa State vs. Houston Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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Iowa State vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State+9.5 -110O 127.5 -105+375
Houston -9.5 -110U 127.5 -115-500

Iowa State vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+8.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+3.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+19.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+9.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.05 Units / 5% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 18-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.3 Units / 37.52% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.4 Units / 11.92% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.27% ROI).

  • 13-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.9 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.45 Units / -23.5% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 14.52% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa State has averaged 16.9 assists per game (389 assists/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Iowa St. shot 27% from three (26/98) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has 23.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2


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