Houston vs Iowa State Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2024

On Tuesday, the 3rd ranked Houston Cougars (14-0) face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (11-3) at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. During Iowa State’s 71-63 loss to 11th ranked Oklahoma, Hason Ward scored 12 points for the Cyclones. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our expert College Basketball picks.

Iowa State and Houston are both on impressive seasons heading into their matchup. Iowa State had won six games in a row before their loss to Oklahoma, while Houston remains undefeated with a 14-0 record.

Iowa State's leading scorer is Tamin Lipsey, who averages 14.7 points per game. Keshon Gilbert follows closely behind, averaging 13.8 points per game. Lipsey also leads the team in rebounds and assists, with an average of 5.9 rebounds and 6 assists per game. During their winning streak, Iowa State has been scoring an average of 92.8 points per game, making them one of the top teams in the Big 12 this season. However, they are currently 0-1 in conference play and are looking for an upset victory against the third-ranked team in the nation at home. Overall, Iowa State scores an average of 84.6 points per game.

Houston has been extremely successful this season, winning all fourteen of their games and securing a third-place ranking in the latest AP Poll. In their recent victory over West Virginia, L.J. Cryer scored 20 points for the Cougars, leading the team in scoring with an average of 17.1 points per game. Emanuel Sharp is their second-leading scorer, averaging 13.4 points per game. J'Wan Roberts is Houston's leading rebounder, averaging 6.8 rebounds per game, while Jamal Shead leads the team in assists with an average of 6.2 per game. In their last five games alone, Houston has been scoring an average of 80.2 points per game. They are currently 1-0 in conference play and are aiming to maintain their undefeated season while climbing higher in the AP Poll rankings. Overall, Houston scores an average of 76.9 points per game.