Iowa State Cyclones vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Iowa State Cyclones (20-8, 9-6 Big 12) will be at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center to meet the Texas Longhorns (15-13, 7-8 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.

Iowa State Cyclones at Texas Longhorns Betting Odds

In their last game, the Longhorns lost a close one to the Baylor Bears, 84-83, while the Cyclones were victorious over the Oklahoma Sooners, 78-61.

The Cyclones made 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.551). Texas, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (15-27; 55.6 percent). Texas was led by Courtney Ramey, who contributed 17 points and 10 assists. Marial Shayok played a key role for Iowa State with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Talen Horton-Tucker led the Cyclones to a 65-60 victory. He put up 15 points and six rebounds. The Cyclones’ 14.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Longhorns, who had a mark of 17.6.

Points at the line could be few and far between for Texas in this meeting. The Longhorns currently rank 258th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.212, while Iowa State ranks 13th in FTA rate allowed (0.171).

Iowa State Cyclones at Texas Longhorns ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Iowa State ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.1) while Texas ranks 150th (13.2).
  • The Cyclones allow the 15th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while the Longhorns rank 39th (5.3).
  • The Longhorns average 25.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. The Cyclones rank 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
  • Iowa State ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Texas ranks 90th (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
  • The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 11.3 for the season.