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The Houston Cougars are in a strong position to secure both a victory and a cover when they take on the Iowa State Cyclones at home this Saturday. With Houston’s consistent ability to perform against the spread, they have managed to cover in six of their last nine contests, demonstrating their reliability for bettors. On the other hand, Iowa State has struggled in this area, failing to cover in five of its previous seven outings, making them a risky proposition on the road.
One of the biggest factors favoring Houston in this matchup is their elite defensive play, which has been a cornerstone of their success this season. The Cougars lead the entire nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents an average of only 57.7 points per game. Their ability to suffocate opposing offenses does not stop there, as they also rank among the best teams in the country in defensive efficiency, holding their opponents to just 38.3 percent shooting from the field, the fifth-lowest mark in Division I basketball.
Given Houston’s defensive dominance and recent trends against the spread, it is difficult to see Iowa State finding a way to keep this game within the number. The Cougars have built a reputation for locking down even the most high-powered offenses, and with home-court advantage on their side, they are well-positioned to extend their strong form. Iowa State, meanwhile, has shown inconsistency when it comes to covering the spread, which adds another layer of concern for those backing the Cyclones.
Expect Houston to dictate the tempo of the game with their suffocating defense while also capitalizing on Iowa State’s struggles to meet expectations on the betting line. This matchup presents a prime opportunity for the Cougars to not only secure a statement win but also deliver another strong performance against the spread. Take Houston ATS
One of the biggest factors favoring Houston in this matchup is their elite defensive play, which has been a cornerstone of their success this season. The Cougars lead the entire nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents an average of only 57.7 points per game. Their ability to suffocate opposing offenses does not stop there, as they also rank among the best teams in the country in defensive efficiency, holding their opponents to just 38.3 percent shooting from the field, the fifth-lowest mark in Division I basketball.
Given Houston’s defensive dominance and recent trends against the spread, it is difficult to see Iowa State finding a way to keep this game within the number. The Cougars have built a reputation for locking down even the most high-powered offenses, and with home-court advantage on their side, they are well-positioned to extend their strong form. Iowa State, meanwhile, has shown inconsistency when it comes to covering the spread, which adds another layer of concern for those backing the Cyclones.
Expect Houston to dictate the tempo of the game with their suffocating defense while also capitalizing on Iowa State’s struggles to meet expectations on the betting line. This matchup presents a prime opportunity for the Cougars to not only secure a statement win but also deliver another strong performance against the spread. Take Houston ATS
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NCAA Basketball Cappers Picks for Iowa State vs Houston with Cappers winnings percentage over 55% for the last 7 days:
LVSB Total 57 % Team Del Genio 100 % Wayne Root 67 % Caleb Wilfinger 60 % Greg Peterson 80 % Greg Peterson 80 % The Gold Sheet 63 % Will Hill 67 % Shane Mickle 56 %
Iowa State
Houston SPREAD
Iowa State 11.5 (-110) AVG SPREAD W%: 48 ROI: -8
Josh Schonwald
W%: 49
ROI: -5
Craig Forde
W%: 50
ROI: -4
Max Turner
W%: 50
ROI: -3
Caleb Wilfinger
W%: 50
ROI: -3
Chris Ruffolo
W%: 50
ROI: -6
Greg Peterson
W%: 50
ROI: -5
Will Hill
W%: 38
ROI: -28
SPREAD
Houston -11.5 (-110) AVG SPREAD W%: 49 ROI: -7
Adam Rauzino
W%: 48
ROI: -8
Nikos Lagouretos
W%: 48
ROI: -8
David Picks and parlays
W%: 49
ROI: -6
Mike Tierney
W%: 50
ROI: -4
Nathan Beighle
W%: 49
ROI: -6
Wayne Root
W%: 46
ROI: -12
Analytics Capper
W%: 52
ROI: -1
MONEY
Iowa State 565
MONEY
Houston -800
TOTAL
UNDER 130.0 (-110)
AVG UNDER W%: 49 ROI: -6
Craig Forde
W%: 50
ROI: -4
Shane Mickle
W%: 50
ROI: -5
Max Turner
W%: 50
ROI: -3
The Gold Sheet
W%: 47
ROI: -9
LVSB Total
W%: 47
ROI: -11
Team Del Genio
W%: 51
ROI: -7
Greg Peterson
W%: 50
ROI: -5
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