- Houston is a -12.5 point favorite vs Iowa State
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Iowa State / Houston TV channel: ESPN
The Iowa State Cyclones visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The Iowa State vs. Houston Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Iowa State vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Iowa State | +12.5 -115 | O 130.5 -105 | +600 |
| Houston | -12.5 -105 | U 130.5 -115 | -900 |
Iowa State vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 53.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Iowa State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+9.85 Units / 1% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.55 Units / 19% ROI)
- Iowa State have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.17 Units / 8% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games at home (+14.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+4.05 Units / 15% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+3.60 Units / 13% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+2.40 Units / 8% ROI)
Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa State has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.95 Units / 10.35% ROI).
- 21-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.6 Units / 0.34% ROI
- 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.91% ROI
- 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.75 Units / 2.62% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 16-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.1 Units / 21.33% ROI).
- 22-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.85 Units / -0.55% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -15.65% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.95 Units / 6.85% ROI
Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa St. shot 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Iowa St. averaged 1.23 points per shot (516 points/418 shots) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.35
Iowa St. shot 46% (54/118) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
Iowa St. shot 38% from three (23/61) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 30%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Houston has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (562 turnovers/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3
Houston is shooting 39% from three (213/540) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
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 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 State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Iowa State averaged 10.3 steals per game (382 steals/37 games) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 24.8 points per game (891 points/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.0
Houston has allowed 60.7 points per game (1,154 points/19 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.3
Houston has allowed 25.7 points per game (669 points/26 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.4
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