We have a top 15 conference game as No. 7 Texas is set to face No. 12 Iowa State on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The game is scheduled for 8 pm ET while airing on ESPN+. Iowa State enters this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 131.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Texas vs. Iowa State prediction and game preview below.
Texas vs. Iowa State Odds
- Spread: Iowa State -2.5
- Total: 131.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 17
- Time: 8 pm ET
- Location: James H. Hilton Coliseum — Ames, IA
- TV: ESPN+
Texas Betting Trends
- Longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Longhorns last 9 overall.
Iowa State Betting Trends
- Cyclones are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
- Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Texas vs. Iowa State Predictions
Texas (15-2, 4-1 Big 12) has earned its top-ten ranking at this point in the season, picking up quality wins over Gonzaga, Creighton, TCU, and others. However, Shaka Smart’s crew has looked vulnerable in conference play over the last few weeks. Here are the Longhorns’ last five games:
- 70-69 win at Oklahoma
- 116-103 loss vs. Kansas State
- 56-46 win at Oklahoma State
- 79-75 win vs. TCU
- 72-70 win vs. Texas Tech
As you can see, Texas has played a ton of close games lately, and there’s a chance that comes back to bite them with a tough schedule upcoming.
Iowa State (13-3, 4-1 Big 12) gets the job done with defense, as KenPom.com has them ranked fifth in adjusted defensive efficiency this season. With that as a calling card, the Cyclones have won six of their last seven games, falling 60-62 at No. 2 Kansas on Saturday in a game that could’ve gone either way. Iowa State is a perfect 9-0 at home, beating Texas Tech 84-50 and Baylor 77-62 in its most recent games at Hilton Coliseum.
It’s early in conference play, and we are still seeing how good these teams really are. Iowa State will get a huge lift from its home crowd, and the Cyclones are arguably playing better basketball than the Longhorns at the moment. Take Iowa State.
The Pick: Iowa State -2.5 | -110 at BetRivers