- Houston (16-15) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Iowa State (22-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 121.5 points
- Iowa State / Houston TV channel: ESPN
The Iowa State Cyclones (22-10) visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Houston Cougars (16-15) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT in Kansas City, MO.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Iowa State vs. Houston Over/Under is 121.5 total points.
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Iowa State vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Iowa State | +5.5 -115 | O 121.5 -110 | +190 |
| Houston | -5.5 -105 | U 121.5 -110 | -250 |
Iowa State vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 67.6% 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 Iowa State will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Iowa State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa State have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games (+9.90 Units / 2% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 26 games (+7.85 Units / 9% ROI)
- Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+18.85 Units / 4% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 27 games (+15.35 Units / 8% 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 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 36 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa State has a 22-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+11 Units / 30.39% ROI).
- 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.75 Units / 10.99% ROI
- 16-17 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI
- 17-16 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 4.4% ROI).
- 21-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.9 Units / 10.68% ROI
- 14-19 when betting the Over for -6.85 Units / -18.9% ROI
- 19-14 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 9.9% 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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