In today’s Big 12 college basketball matchup, the Iowa State Cyclones take on the Texas Longhorns at the Frank Erwin Center. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball betting picks and betting trends, then give our Iowa State vs Texas prediction for today’s game.
Iowa State vs Texas Game Information
No. 20 Iowa State Cyclones (16-6, 3-6 Big 12) vs. No. 23 Texas Longhorns (16-6, 5-4 Big 12)
Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Hour: 2 p.m. ET
Campus: Frank Erwin Center—Austin, TX
Coverage: LHN
Iowa State vs Texas College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
All Iowa State vs Texas college basketball betting odds can be found at bet online
money line: ISU: (+320) | TEX: (-400)
Point difference: ISU: +9 (-110) | TEX: -9 (-110)
Total: 122.5 — More than: (-110) | Low: (-110)
Iowa State vs Texas College Basketball Betting Preview
Conference play has not been kind to Iowa State as they have been hit by one of the toughest schedules in the country. However, the Cyclones are beginning to make progress, having won two of their last three games. Iowa State is known for their defense once again as they give up less than 61 points per game. The problem for the Cyclones has been efficient and consistent scoring. Outside of guard Izaiah Brockington, who is averaging more than 17 points per game, no one else on the list is averaging more than 11 points per game. If their opponents can shut down Brockington, Iowa State rarely stands a chance.
As good as Iowa State’s defense has been, Texas’ defense has been even better. Head coach Chris Beard has brought his beefy Texas Tech defense with him to Austin as the Longhorns give up fewer than 56 points per game. The Longhorns are a lot like the Cyclones, although they also struggle to find a consistent score. The team’s leading scorer is forward Timmy Allen, who scores fewer than 12 points per game. Although they are a more balanced offense than Iowa State, they have the same problems this season.
Iowa State vs Texas College Basketball Betting Trends
- Iowa State is 4-8 against the spread (ATS) in its last 12 games against Texas.
- In their last 6 road games against Texas, Iowa State is 0-6 straight.
- Texas is 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games.
- The OVER is 6-0 in Texas’ last 6 games against Iowa State.
- The OVER is 4-2 in Texas last 6 games.
Iowa State vs Texas Prediction | College Basketball Betting Picks
If you could bet this is an “ugly” game, that would be the easiest bet of the season. With that off the table, though, I like Iowa State to cover it. Both teams have poor offense and solid defense. As a result, it’s hard to see Texas sweeping this game, even at home.
Texas is still just one game away from nearly blowing a 17-point lead at home to then-#18 Tennessee in just under eight minutes. Texas has proven time and time again that not only can they not be trusted, but they struggle to close out games. Even at home, Iowa State seems certain to keep it close until the end.
Our Iowa State vs Texas college basketball betting prediction tonight will be Iowa State COVERS at bet online.
For what it’s worth, he ESPN Matchup Predictor gives Texas an 82.5% chance of winning.
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Iowa State vs Texas College Basketball Picks and Betting Prediction for Today