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Iowa State Basketball vs. Houston Prediction, Game Preview

Houston enters with a six-game winning streak and leads the Big 12 while Iowa State is undefeated at home, both teams excel in defense and offensive rebounding.

  • On Monday, Houston Cougars visit Iowa State Cyclones in Ames, Iowa with tip-off at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN's 'Big Monday' broadcast.
  • As reigning Big 12 champions, Houston enters with a six-game winning streak and first-place standing, while Iowa State faces a quick turnaround following a Saturday, Feb. 14 win and boasts a 14-0 home-court advantage.
  • Defensively, both teams disrupt opponents with high turnover rates: Iowa State 22.4%, Houston 22.6%, and rank top 20 nationally in offensive rebounding .
  • Houston's tournament résumé gives added weight to the outcome as Kelvin Sampson's team is 17-2 versus winning teams, while Iowa State holds a 19-1 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
  • Houston's Kingston Flemings has emerged as a player to watch, averaging 16.6 points this season and 16.9 over the last 10 games, while local previews emphasize home-court advantage and defensive stops as key factors.
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