The Cougars will play the Cyclones on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Houston and Iowa State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Houston currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iowa State is 97.00.
- Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Iowa State - Iowa State meets Houston boasting a 9-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Iowa State now standing 2nd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 1.000 overall win percentage, with Iowa State, matching up with a 0.786 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Houston currently possesses 14-0 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iowa State has tallied a 11-3 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a wizard's preview of the magical clash on January 9th, 2024! The Houston wizards, with an undefeated 14-0 overall record, will face the Iowa State sorcerers, who stand at a respectable 11-3.
In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold immense power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Houston boasts a flawless 1-0 Big 12 Conference standing, while Iowa State stumbled to an unfortunate 0-1.
Houston's wand is fueled by a blistering winning streak, while their opponents, Iowa State, lost their last enchanted battle. Can the wizards maintain their spellbinding ways, or will the sorcerers cast a powerful counter-spell?
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, fellow wizards and sorcerers, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
For those curious about each team's fate in the grand scheme of things, we've also listed their futures odds and current standings below. May the magic of the game enchant us all!
Best Cougars at Cyclones Odds
| Underdog Iowa State | Favorite Houston |
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| Underdog Iowa State | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Iowa State is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 130.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 130.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Iowa State is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Houston
Iowa State
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Iowa State - Iowa State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Iowa State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston at Iowa State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Houston
Iowa State
First to 5 Points
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Houston
Iowa State
First to 10 Points
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Houston
Iowa State
First to 15 Points
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Houston
Iowa State
Game to Overtime
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #3 Houston | 32-5 | 0.865 | 17-0 | 7-3 | 15-3 | - | 0.833 | L1 |
| #8 Iowa State | 29-8 | 0.784 | 18-0 | 5-5 | 13-5 | +2 | 0.722 | L1 |
Houston & Iowa State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Houston Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Iowa State | +2000 Bet |
Houston & Iowa State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston vs Iowa State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs Iowa State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Iowa State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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