Houston vs. Iowa State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 19

Updated Feb. 19, 2024 8:29 p.m. ET

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The No. 2 Houston Cougars (22-3, 9-3 Big 12) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones (20-5, 9-3 Big 12), winners of four straight. The contest begins at 9:00 PM ET (on ESPN) on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The Cougars are an 8.5-point favorite against the Cyclones when the Cougars and the Cyclones meet. The point total for the game is set at 132.5.

Keep reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the Houston-Iowa State clash.

Houston vs. Iowa State How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas
How to Watch on TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Cougars vs Cyclones Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cougars	-8.5	-105	-115	132.5	-108	-112	-425	+330

Houston vs. Iowa State Prediction

Pick ATS: Iowa State (+8.5)
Pick OU: Over (132.5)
Prediction: Houston 71, Iowa State 64

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Houston vs. Iowa State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Cougars 70, Cyclones 62.
The Cougars have an 81.0% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cyclones have a 23.3% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Houston has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 13 times.
Iowa State has compiled an 18-7-0 ATS record so far this year.
Houston has been favored by 8.5 points or more 17 times this season, and covered the spread in 11 of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

In 10 games this year, the Cougars and their opponent have combined to score more than 132.5 points.
So far this year, 17 Cyclones games have featured over 132.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 132.5 points, 20.1 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Houston has been favored on the moneyline 16 times this season. They've finished 13-3 in those games.
This season, Iowa State has won four out of the seven games in which it has been the underdog.
Houston has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -425 or shorter.
Iowa State has been at least a +330 moneyline underdog six times this season but won all of those games.

Houston vs. Iowa State: Recent Results

Cougars vs Cyclones Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/9/2024	Cougars	-2.5	129.5	-135	+114	57-53 IOWAST

Houston vs. Iowa State: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Houston	Iowa State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	73.9 (185)	78.7 (67)
Points Allowed (Rank)	55 (1)	62.5 (7)
Rebounds (Rank)	13.6 (3)	9.8 (92)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.6 (167)	6.6 (264)
Assists (Rank)	13 (194)	16.6 (28)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.1 (4)	10.4 (94)

Houston 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
LJ Cryer	25	15.3	2.5	1.9	1.1	0.1	3
Jamal Shead	25	12.8	3.9	5.8	2.3	0.6	1.2
Emanuel Sharp	25	12.3	4	0.9	1.5	0	2
J'wan Roberts	24	9.1	7.1	2	1	0.9	0
Damian Dunn	25	6.7	2.3	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.7

Iowa State 2023-24 Key Players

Cyclones Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keshon Gilbert	25	14.2	4.8	4.1	1.6	0.1	1
Tamin Lipsey	24	13.2	4.9	5.5	2.9	0.1	1.2
Milan Momcilovic	25	12	3.2	1.2	0.7	0.4	1.8
Curtis Jones	25	10.1	2.8	2.2	1.7	0	1.8
Tre King	25	9.4	5	0.7	1.1	0.3	0.4