Iowa State vs Houston Basketball Odds

The Cyclones will play the Cougars on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Iowa State and Houston are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. 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 2024-25 season in full stride, Iowa State currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Houston is 100.00.
  • Away Iowa State - Iowa State starts this game with a 5-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Houston - Houston meets Iowa State boasting a 13-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Iowa State currently ranks 3rd (0.733) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston now standing 1st (0.933) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Iowa State has a 0.808 overall win percentage, with Houston matching up with a 0.846 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Iowa State currently possesses 21-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston has tallied a 22-4 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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On February 22nd, Iowa State (21-5) faces Houston (22-4) in a clash of titans.

Iowa State must break Houston's winning streak to improve their conference standing.

The game will be crucial in determining tournament seeds, so expect a fierce battle. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Iowa State has won their last 4 games, while Houston has won their last 5 games. Both teams are on fire and ready to compete. Iowa State has a 11-4 Big 12 standing, while Houston boasts a impressive 14-1 record. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready for an intense showdown as these two powerhouse teams clash on the court. It's a wizardly battle you won't want to miss!

Best Cyclones at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Iowa State
Favorite

Houston
Houston has a -11.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Iowa State has a +11.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Iowa State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 129.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 129.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Iowa State
Favorite

Houston
Houston is the -900 moneyline favorite. Risk $900 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. Iowa State is the +575 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $575 on Iowa State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Iowa State vs Houston College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025?

Houston is a -11.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Iowa State is a +11.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Iowa State vs Houston College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025?

The best over line is 129.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 129.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Iowa State vs Houston College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025?

Houston is a -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Iowa State is a +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Underdog Iowa State - Iowa State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +11.5 Iowa State underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -11.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Iowa State at Houston Prop Bets

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Iowa State
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First to 5 Points
2:00pm EST
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Houston
First to 10 Points
2:00pm EST
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First to 15 Points
2:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Iowa State, Houston
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#5 Houston23-40.85214-18-015-1-0.938W6
#8 Iowa State21-60.77814-15-411-5+40.688L1

Iowa State & Houston 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.

Iowa State Championship Odds
2024-25 Iowa State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Iowa State
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Houston Championship Odds
2024-25 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Houston
+800
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Iowa State & Houston 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 Iowa State vs Houston College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Iowa State vs Houston Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Iowa State vs Houston Game.

  4. 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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