Iowa State vs Houston Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

The Iowa State Cyclones are visiting the Houston Cougars on Saturday, February 22nd at the Fertitta Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars Prediction. We will examine:

The Houston Cougars’ recent form and player performance

The Iowa State Cyclones’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Houston Cougars

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Iowa State Cyclones

Recent betting trends in games played between the Iowa State Cyclones and Houston Cougars

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars game

Houston Cougars Preview

The Houston Cougars have a 22-4 record this season and are sitting in first place in the SWAC. Houston is coming off an 80-65 win over Arizona State. The Cougars are 15-11 against the spread, and 13-13 in over/under, while having a 13-1 home record. 

Offensively, Houston is averaging 75.4 points per game, which is 142nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 57.6 points per game, which is the best in the nation. The Cougars shoot 46% from the field (113th) and 39.4% from beyond the arc, which is the 7th-best nationally. The Cougars shoot 73.1% from the free-throw line (131st) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (96th).

LJ Cryer leads Houston in scoring with an average of 14.5 points, while Emanuel Sharp adds 12 points and 2.9 rebounds. Houston will face Texas Tech following this one.

Iowa State Cyclones Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones have a 21-5 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the Big 12. The Cyclones are coming off a 79-65 win over Colorado. The Cyclones are 14-12 against the spread, and 12-14 in over/under, while having a 5-3 road record.

Offensively, Iowa State is averaging 81.3 points per game, which is 32nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66.9 points per game (49th). The Cyclones shoot 48.3% from the field, which is the 35th-best in the nation, and 34.8% from beyond the arc (124th). The Cyclones shoot 74.8% from the free-throw line (80th) and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game (116th).

Curtis Jones leads Iowa State in scoring with an average of 17.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Keshon Gilbert adds 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and a team-high 4.5 assists per game.

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won 35 of its last 36 games at Fertitta Center.
• Iowa State has lost five of its last six day games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in 34 of its last 35 games at Fertitta Center.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last four games.
• Houston has lost four of its last five day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last four day games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Iowa State’s last nine day games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Four of Houston’s last five games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.

Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars Prediction

Iowa State is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against Houston and is 4-0-1 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Iowa State won 69-41 on the road, covering the spread, and the game went under the point total.

In this Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars Prediction, Houston is coming as a -9.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, as they have almost identical records, and the Cougars have been almost perfect at home. Houston is 9-1 in their last 10 games and 3-0 against the spread, while Iowa State is 4-3 in their last 7 games and 2-5 against the spread. Take the better team in better form, playing at home. Take the Houston Cougars and lay the points at home.