The No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones (22-3, 9-3 Big 12) are slightly favored (by 2.5 points) to build on a 17-game home win streak when they host the No. 2 Houston Cougars (23-2, 11-1 Big 12) on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 135.5 in the matchup.
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Iowa State Cover -2.5 vs Houston -111
Iowa State vs. Houston betting lines
- Iowa State moneyline odds to win: -149
- Houston moneyline odds to win: +122
- Spread: Iowa State (-2.5)
- Total: 135.5
Iowa State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Iowa State has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (4-3-0) than it has at home (7-7-0).
- The Cyclones have eclipsed the over/under in six of 14 home games (42.9%), compared to two of seven road games (28.6%).
- Iowa State has played better as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 12-0, compared to going 3-3 in away games.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Cyclones have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 78.0 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 84.2 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Iowa State has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 67.7 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 64.5 it has conceded this season.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Cyclones are making 0.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.9 compared to 9.0 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (37.6% compared to 39.7% season-long).
Iowa State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 13-11-0 (As Favorite: 13-11-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 11-14-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-3 (Home: 12-0; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.6 (13th in nation) | 41.6 (59th) | 33.4 (113th) | 27.4 (21st) | 18.2 (15th) | 10.5 (118th) |
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Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Houston has been better against the spread on the road (4-2-0) than at home (8-5-0) this season.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Cougars’ games have finished above the over/under at home (23.1%, three of 13) than on the road (33.3%, two of six).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Cougars are putting up 79.8 points per contest, 1.5 more than their season average (78.3).
- While Houston is allowing 61.3 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its last 10 games, allowing 62.7 points per contest.
- The Cougars are making 8.9 treys per game with a 34.0% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.8 and 34.1%.
Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-15-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-2 (Home: 10-0; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (171st in nation) | 39.3 (13th) | 33.0 (131st) | 28.6 (48th) | 15.3 (99th) | 7.9 (first) |
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