The Texas Longhorns (12-9, 4-4 Big 12) will be at James H. Hilton Coliseum to clash with the 20th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (16-5, 5-3 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Texas Longhorns at Iowa State Cyclones ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cyclones had no trouble getting past the West Virginia Mountaineers 93-68, while the Longhorns defeated the 11th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks 73-63.
Texas played a flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.420 (above their season average of 0.199) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 29.2). Kansas put up marks of 0.255 and 27.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Cyclones, meanwhile, knocked down 29 of their 33 free throws (87.9 percent), while the Mountaineers had a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above their season average of 18.3). Lindell Wigginton put together a solid outing for Iowa State with 28 points. Jaxson Hayes, meanwhile had a good outing for Texas, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Longhorns dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last contest, Texas won 68-64. Texas’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Iowa State. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.161, while the Cyclones posted a mark of 0.074. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Iowa State figures to have a significant edge. The Cyclones defense ranks 61st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475), while the Texas offense is ranked 216th in effective field goal percentage (0.506). Additionally, the Longhorns rank 260th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.208), while the Cyclones rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.164).
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Iowa State ranks 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Cyclones allow the 10th-fewest steals per game (4.7) while the Longhorns rank 42nd (5.4).
- The Cyclones rank 26th in assists per game (16.5) while the Longhorns rank 141st (13.5).
- Iowa State ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Texas ranks 69th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
- The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 14.0 for the season.
