A second-ranked Houston Cougars (22-3, 9-3 Big 12) hosts the Iowa State Cyclones (20-5, 9-3). Today’s Big 12 matchup is a top-ten matchup nationally. Although Houston ranks at number two, the Cyclones aren’t far behind at number six. But the oddsmakers favor the home team for a reason. Everyone expects there to be a defensive struggle. But Houston has better talent.
Furthermore, the home team comes off a good win against Tesex. But the visitors lost six of their last seven games. They hope to find a quality win on the road tonight. Although the NIT looks more probable at this point, a victory tonight could help them go dancing in March!
Do you see a potential upset happening tonight?
Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Houston Cougars | -9 -112 |
O 132 -108 |
-455 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | +9 -108 |
U 132 -112 |
+350 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Obvious Starts
Jamal Shead-G ($ 16,800 DK)
The senior guard averages 12.8 points per game to go along with 5.8 assists. While it may be low-scoring, Shead should give you consistent fantasy production. He averages 31.8 FPPG. The veteran upperclassman knows how to navigate big match-ups. Although others may struggle to produce today, he will be able to no matter what.
J’Wan Roberts– F ($ 14,100 DK)
Roberts gets close to a double-double on a lot of nights. Although he doesn’t score much, that’s perfect for today’s game. He secures the glass for the Houston Cougars. Therefore, any scoring production he gives you tonight will be a pure bonus. Additionally, against Cincinnati, two games ago he had 20 points and 8 rebounds. Be on the lookout for a similar performance with tonight’s frontcourt matchups.
Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Start ‘Em
Tamin Lipsey-G ($13,200 DK)
Lipsey is going to need a big night for the Iowa State Cyclones. Luckily he averages 33.2 FPPG. This doesn’t come off big scoring outputs. (Noticing a theme?) But it instead results from consistent all-around solid stat lines. The sophomore gives his team 13.2 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, and 5.5 assists per game. Therefore, he’s a dependable fantasy contributor to your lineup. This holds even if he gets a game where both teams struggle to break 50.
Robert Jones-F ( $11,100 DK)
He averages 19.2 FPPG, but over his last two games, he’s been a fantasy contributor. Tonight he is going to be a force on the boards. In three of his last five games, he’s grabbed at least six rebounds. Additionally, he’s put up double-digits scoring night twice in a row. His stock is low now, but remains steadily on the rise!
Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Sit ‘Em
Keshon Gilbert-G ($15,000 DK)
Gilbert is going to be the main focus of a great Houston Cougars defense tonight. Unfortunately, he is likely going to have a hard time directly contributing tonight. He’s most likely to get good assist numbers, but his teammates will face a good contest. He’s going to have the ball forced out of his hands a lot tonight.
Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones Lock Of the Day
L.J. Cryer– G ($12,300 DK)
He averages 24.7 FPPG, but that’s his floor tonight! The senior guard from Katy, Texas averages 15.3 points per game and finds other ways to contribute. Additionally. the defense will force turnovers today. Therefore, I see him getting a high than anticipated score during some looks in transition. In what may be a low-scoring game, expect him to have a game-high in production.
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