Houston vs. Iowa State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
Houston vs. Iowa State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Houston Cougars and the Iowa State Cyclones will clash from Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday Night for a highly anticipated Big 12 showdown.
Houston vs. Iowa State Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â January 9, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Houston vs. Iowa State Odds
- Spread:Â Houston -3 (-110), Iowa State +3 (-110)
- Total Odds:Â O/U 131 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds:Â Houston (-140), Iowa State (+120)
Houston vs. Iowa State Prediction
Houston enters this contest as one of the best teams in college basketball, with a record of 14-0.
The Cougars have earned the number two ranking in college hoops.
Houston won their Big 12 opener vs. West Virginia.
Houston is viewed as one of the favorites to win the national championship.
Former Baylor standout L.J. Cryer leads the Cougars. Cryer leads the team in scoring with 17.1 points per game.
Sophomore Emanuel Sharp has produced at a high level this year, adding 13.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Veteran guard Jamal Shead has averaged 9.7 points per game and a team-best 6.2 assists.
Iowa State will attempt to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season.
The Cyclones come into play with a record of 11-3.
A win tonight could help them find their way into the top 25.
Iowa State lost their last game on Saturday on the road vs Oklahoma.
Sophomore Tamin Lipsey leads the Cyclones. Lipsey leads the team in scoring with 14.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Keshon Gilbert has been a huge part of the Cyclone's success. Gilbert has put up 13.8 points and 4.8 assists per game.
Freshman Milan Momcilovic has been one of the best freshmen in the conference, adding 13.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
The Cyclones offense has averaged 84.6 points per game.
Houston vs. Iowa State Prediction
This line screams Iowa State, and I will trust the line tonight.
The Cyclones have been one of the best home teams in college basketball for the past few seasons.
This is a challenging environment to go in and win a game.
The Cyclones match up well with Houston as they play a similar style.
Houston is due for regression and will take a road loss tonight.
Pick: Iowa State +3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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