The Iowa State Cyclones host Texas on Monday, looking to build on their 9-3 mark against the 9-4 Longhorns in college basketball betting action at Hilton Coliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Longhorns were listed as -3-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Texas Longhorns vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iowa State Cyclones currently sport a 9-3 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-6-1 ATS. The Texas Longhorns are 9-4 and 4-6 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Iowa State Cyclones produce a 6-4 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Texas Longhorns have gone 3-6-1 against the totals betting line.
This game puts the Iowa State Cyclones, most recently No. 124 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Texas Longhorns, who rate No. 156 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Iowa State's No. 136-ranked scoring average of 75.5 PPG, against a Texas Longhorns defense rated No. 22 and allowing 62.85 PPG. The Iowa State Cyclones FG% has averaged 44.87% to date this season, less than the Texas Longhorns shooters have managed so far (45.15% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Mohamed Bamba poured in 22 points and added 15 rebounds in a losing cause for Texas on Friday, as the Jayhawks rolled to a 92-86 victory over Texas at Frank Erwin Center.
The Cyclones got 23 points from Lindell Wigginton, but it was Kansas State that prevailed in a 91-75 final on Friday at Hilton Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Baylor, Saturday, January 6th
Iowa State at Oklahoma State, Saturday, January 6th