- Iowa State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Houston
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Houston / Iowa State TV channel: ESPN
The Houston Cougars visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 pm in Ames, IA.
Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Houston vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Iowa State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Houston vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 60.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Houston vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games (+18.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games (+15.15 Units / 2% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.25 Units / 37% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.55 Units / 44% ROI)
Iowa State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in their last 13 games at home (+13.00 Units / 2% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 16 games at home (+11.10 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.50 Units / 42% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.75 Units / 66% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.85 Units / 6.72% ROI).
- 21-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.15 Units / 0.96% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -23.59% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Under for +4.05 Units / 14.75% ROI
Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa State has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.93% ROI).
- 18-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.45 Units / 1.37% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/25 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (383 assists/ 206 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Houston has averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/25 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa State has an eFG% of 58% this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Iowa State is shooting 40% from three (226/569) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Iowa St. averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 10.9
Iowa St. shot 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed 58.9 points per game (5,948 points/101 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.1
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.0
Houston has allowed 61.3 points per game (1,532 points/25 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa State forced 16.2 turnovers per game (422 turnovers/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three off the dribble (8/38) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%
Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%
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