Iowa State vs Houston
- When: 6:00 PM ET, Saturday, March 16, 2024
- Where: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
- Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Iowa State (#7) @ Houston (#1)
Moneyline
Iowa State (#7) +185
Houston (#1) -225
Iowa State (#7) @ Houston (#1)
Point Spread
Iowa State (#7) 5.5 (-115)
Houston (#1) -5.5 (-105)
Iowa State (#7) @ Houston (#1)
Total
Over 122.0 (-105)
Under 122.0 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 26-7 | 22-10-1 | 75.76 | 61.91 |
| Houston | 30-3 | 17-15-1 | 74.00 | 56.61 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 14-4 | 6-3-1 | 16-17 |
| Houston | 11-5-1 | 2-8 | 14-19 |
Iowa State Cyclones Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY | 76-62 | W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| KANST | 76-57 | W | -8 | 135 | W/U |
| KANST | 58-65 | L | -3.5 | 134.5 | L/U |
| BYU | 68-63 | W | -7.5 | 145 | L/U |
| UCF | 60-52 | W | -4 | 133.5 | W/U |
Houston Cougars Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTECH | 82-59 | W | -10.5 | 133 | W/O |
| TCU | 60-45 | W | -11.5 | 137 | W/U |
| KU | 76-46 | W | -7.5 | 139 | W/U |
| UCF | 67-59 | W | -8.5 | 133 | L/U |
| OU | 87-85 | W | -7 | 128.5 | L/O |
Game Preview
Top-ranked Houston and seventh-ranked Iowa State, the two best defensive teams in the Big 12 Conference and two of the top five in Division I, will meet Saturday evening in the conference’s tournament final.
Top-seeded Houston (30-3) defeated fourth-seeded Texas Tech 82-59 in the first semifinal on Friday, and second-seeded Iowa State (26-7) defeated third-seeded Baylor 76-62 in the second.
Iowa State is the only school to have played in the tournament title game and never lost. The Cyclones are 5-0 all-time in that situation.
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Betting Odds Trends
| Iowa State Cyclones | ||
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa State’s last 6 games | ||
| Iowa State are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference | ||
| Houston Cougars | ||
|---|---|---|
| The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games | ||
| Houston are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games | ||
| Houston are 11-0 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference | ||
Iowa State Cyclones Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Demarion Watson | Ques Sun – Concussion – 3/16/24 |
| Kayden Fish | out for season – Shoulder – 12/22/23 |
| Jelani Hamilton | out for season – Redshirt – 11/1/23 |
| JT Rock | out for season – Redshirt – 10/13/23 |
Houston Cougars Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| J’Wan Roberts | day-to-day – Knee – 3/15/24 |
| Joseph Tugler | out for season – Foot – 3/4/24 |
| Ramon Walker Jr. | out for season – Knee – 2/24/24 |
| Terrance Arceneaux | out for season – Achilles – 12/16/23 |
NCAAB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Houston 68-62
The Pick: Houston -5½ (-105) & Over 122 (-105)
$100 Parlay Bet will return $381
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
