Texas Longhorns Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones host Texas on Saturday, looking to build on their 9-4 mark against the 7-7 Longhorns in college basketball betting action at Hilton Coliseum.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Iowa State Cyclones betting line opened as -10-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Texas Longhorns vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas Longhorns will look to cover the spread vs the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, as the Longhorns are 7-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cyclones are 6-4 ATS. Texas is 4-9 against the total, while Iowa State is 2-8 versus the total betting line.

The Iowa State Cyclones sit at No. 16 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Texas Longhorns sit at No. 148 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Iowa State has the nation's No. 38-rated offensive output, at 81 PPG. The visiting Texas Longhorns defense ranks No. 66 allowing on average 66.5 PPG. The Cyclones FG% has averaged 45.34% so far, more than the Iowa State Longhorns marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.35% per game.