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Iowa State vs Houston: Both teams are ranked in the Top 10
The Iowa State Cyclones are visiting the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston on Monday.
The Cyclones have won the last four games
The Iowa State Cyclones are at the top of the Big 12 Conference with a 20-5 record for the season and 9-3 in conference play and are ranked 10th in the nation. They have won the last four games and are coming off an 82-74 win over Texas Tech. Keshon Gilbert had the best performance of the season, scoring 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Cyclones. He leads the team, averaging 14.2 points per game for the season. Iowa State is 36th in the nation in shooting 47.6% from the field and 67th in scoring 78.7 points per game.
The Cougars are the best defensive team in the nation
The Houston Cougars are ranked third in the nation and are sitting in second place in the Big 12 Conference with a 22-3 record, including 9-3 in conference play. Houston has won eight of the last nine games and is coming off an 82-61 win over Texas. LJ Cryer scored a season-high 26 points against the Longhorns. He leads Houston, averaging 15.3 points per game for the season. The Cougars are on top of the NCAA, allowing only 55 points per game on 37.2% shooting from the field.
Betting Trends
Iowa State is 18-7-0 ATS for the season, 5-2-0 ATS on the road and 13-6-0 ATS following a win. Houston is 12-12-1 ATS for the season, 9-4-1 ATS at home and 10-10-1 ATS following a win.
Prediction and Conclusion
This game will feel like we are already in the NCAA Tournament as the best two teams from the Big 12 Conference will collide tonight in Houston. The Cougars are ranked third in the nation but are still behind the Cyclones in the conference standings. Iowa State has won all three of the previous games against Houston, including a 57-53 win earlier this season. However, Houston is a perfect 14-0 at home this season and is the best defensive team in college basketball this season. They will lock the Cyclones on the defensive end and win this one by covering the -9.5-point spread.
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