Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Iowa State vs. Cougars CBB Odds
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NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(24-7) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars (28-3)
Date: Saturday, March 16th
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Venue: T-Mobile Center, Houston, MO
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Iowa State +5 | Cougars -5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Cougars +200 | Iowa State -247
CBB Total: O/U 122
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Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Cougars face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The Cougars are hosting the game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.
The over/under for this game is set at 122 points, and Houston is favored by -5 vs. Iowa State in a Big 12 conference matchup.
Cyclones vs. Cougars ATS
As the underdog this season, Iowa State has an ATS record of 5-2-1 and they have gone 2-0-1 vs. the spread in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, the Cyclones have an ATS mark of 6-5-1 this year and they are 6-3-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.
As the favorite this season, Houston has an ATS mark of 15-13-2. At home, the Cougars are 13-6-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Houston is 5-3-2. In their last three home games, the Cougars have gone 3-0 ATS.
Iowa State Cyclones
Heading into their game against Houston, Iowa State has a record of 24-7, including a 15-5 mark in Big 12 play. The Cyclones are coming off a 76-62 win over Baylor, and they have won two straight games.
So far this season, Iowa State has gone 6-6 on the road, and they are 4-4 as an underdog. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Cyclones have gone 5-5, and they are 3-2 in their last five road games.
Today’s over/under line of 122 for the Iowa State-Houston game is lower than the average over/under line of 138 in their games this season. This year, 29 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. The over/under record in their games this year is 16-17.
Iowa State Cyclones Stats
Coming off their recent game, the Iowa State offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Baylor. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45%, and they made 10 threes. Keshon Gilbert is leading the team in scoring at 13.7 points per contest. Tamin Lipsey has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.4 going into the game.
So far this season, the Iowa State defense has been performing well, ranking 6th in the country at 61.9 points allowed per contest. Against Baylor in their most recent game, the Iowa State defense gave up a total of 62 points while allowing Baylor to hit 45% of their shots.
Houston Cougars
After winning their last game against Texas Tech, the Houston Cougars are now 28-3 on the season. At home, they have a perfect 20-0 record, and they have won their last 20 games at home. For the year, they have been favored in 30 of their 31 games, going 28-2 in those contests.
So far, the Cougars have gone 16-3 in Big 12 play, and their average scoring margin at home is +26.2. In their last 10 games at home, Houston is 10-0, and they have won their last three games at home.
Today’s over/under line of 122 is lower than the average over/under line in Houston’s games this season (133.1). So far, 24 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 122 points.
Houston Cougars Stats
In their recent matchup, the Houston offense ended with 82 points against Texas Tech. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 12 threes. The team’s scoring leader is LJ Cryer, who holds an average of 15.6 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jamal Shead is averaging 13.2 points per game this season.
At this time, the Cougars’ defense is positioned 1st in the country, permitting 56.6 points per game. So far, the Houston defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.3 times per game (356th).
NCAA Stats
Stat | IOWAST | HOU |
---|---|---|
Points Per Game | 75.8 (129th) | 74 (189th) |
FG % | 46% (113rd) | 43% (268th) |
3 Point FG% | 34% (207th) | 35% (132nd) |
3 Point Attempts | 18.6 (312nd) | 22.2 (166th) |
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Cyclones are 4-0-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cougars are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Cyclones are 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cougars have gone 2-7-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cyclones’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- 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 -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 -5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 122, 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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