The Iowa State Cyclones will host the Houston Cougars on Monday night for a highly anticipated matchup.
Houston enters the contest with a record of 23-2. That strong record has Kelvin Sampson's team ranked third in the nation.
The Cougars have gone 11-1 in the Big 12 and have won six consecutive games. Senior Emanuel Sharp leads the Cougars with 16.6 points per game and 2.0 assists. Freshman Kingston Flemings has enjoyed a strong season with 16.4 points and a team-leading 5.3 assists.
Iowa State has posted a 22-3 record and is ranked fifth in the nation. The Cyclones have gone 9-3 in conference play and are coming off an impressive 74-56 win over Kansas on Saturday. Junior Milan Momcilovic has led the Cyclones with 18.4 points per game.
Las Vegas native Joshua Jefferson has added 16.7 points per game and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds.
Read below for a college basketball parlay for Houston vs. Iowa State on Monday, February 16.
College Basketball Parlay for Houston vs Iowa State
- Iowa State Moneyline (-148)
- Joshua Jefferson Over 6.5 Rebounds (-125)
Parlay Odds: +166 via DraftKings
Houston vs Iowa State Parlay Picks
Leg 1: Iowa State Moneyline
I expect a closely contested back-and-forth contest tonight, but give the Cyclones the advantage of playing on their home floor.
Iowa State has been dominant at home this season with a perfect 14-0 record.
The Cyclones match up well with the Cougars as they can match Houston’s size and strength.
I expect Iowa State to pull out a close home win tonight.
Leg 2: Joshua Jefferson Over 6.5 Rebounds
As we know, both of these teams are outstanding on the defensive end of the floor.
The senior has led the team in rebounding this season and is in a terrific spot to cash this prop tonight.
Jefferson has cashed this prop in seven of his last 10 games.
