The Iowa State Cyclones will head to Texas today for a must-watch men's college basketball matchup against the Houston Cougars. Ranked third in the Big 12, the Cyclones are fresh off a victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in last week's home game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Houston sits atop the conference, with Iowa State three games back, tied for third. The Cyclones are hefty 12-point road underdogs in the college basketball odds. Our Iowa State vs Houston predictions have the Cyclones keeping it close with the bounty of points the books have offered.