Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Iowa State vs. Cougars CBB Odds
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NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(20-5) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars (22-3)
Date: Monday, February 19th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, TX
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Iowa State +8.5 | Cougars -8.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Cougars +359 | Iowa State -491
CBB Total: O/U 128.5
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Betting on today’s Cyclones and Cougars game? Catch the action at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN.
The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Houston as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 128.5 points.
Cyclones vs. Cougars ATS
As the underdog this season, Iowa State has gone 5-2 vs. the spread. On the road, the Cyclones are 5-4 ATS this year and they are 3-0 ATS in their last three road games. Overall, Iowa State has an ATS record of 17-7-1 this season.
As the favorite this season, Houston has gone 12-10-1 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars are 4-5-1. At home, Houston has an ATS mark of 10-5 this year and they are 7-3 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.
Iowa State Cyclones
After winning their last game against Texas Tech, Iowa State is now 20-5 on the season and has won four straight games. They have gone 9-3 in Big 12 play and 11-2 in non-conference games.
So far, the Cyclones have gone 5-4 on the road, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three road games. Their average scoring margin on the road is +0.4 compared to +25.1 at home.
On the season, the over/under record for Iowa State games is 14-11 and today’s over/under line of 128.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 138.3. So far, their games have averaged 141.2 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 137 points compared to their season average of 141.2 points per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Stats
The Cyclones’ offense wrapped up their last game with 82 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 78.7 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Cyclones offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 18.8 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.
So far this season, the Iowa State defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the country at 62.5 points allowed per contest. Against Texas Tech in their most recent game, the Iowa State defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Texas Tech to hit 47% of their shots.
Houston Cougars
At home this season, Houston has been dominant, going 15-0 with an average scoring margin of +29.3 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Cougars have gone a perfect 10-0.
Coming into this game, Houston has won three straight, and they are 22-3 overall. In Big 12 play, they have gone 9-3, and their non-conference record is 13-0.
Today’s over/under line of 128.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Houston’s games this season (133). So far, 11 of their games have finished with less points than today’s OU line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 138 points.
Houston Cougars Stats
Houston’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Texas. Overall, they hit 46.8% of their shots from the field and went 16/26 from the free-throw line. LJ Cryer led the scoring for the Cougars, contributing 26 points. Additionally, Jamal Shead chipped in with 16 points.
This season, the Houston defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the country while permitting an average of 55.0 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Iowa State, the Houston defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Houston made 16 free-throws vs. the Cougars.
NCAA Stats
Stat | IOWAST | HOU |
---|---|---|
Points Per Game | 78.7 (78th) | 73.9 (213rd) |
FG % | 47% (67th) | 43% (289th) |
3 Point FG% | 35% (152nd) | 34% (156th) |
3 Point Attempts | 18.8 (307th) | 21.8 (187th) |
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Cyclones are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cougars are 2-2-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Cyclones are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cougars have gone 2-6-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cyclones’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Cougars’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars Free Pick: Houston -8.5
We’re putting our money on the Cougars to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-67. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Cougars at -8.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 128.5, and our model projects the Cyclones and Cougars to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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