Houston Christian Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29
The Houston Christian Huskies will take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. This non-conference game will be aired on ESPN+ at 8:00 PM ET. The Huskies come from the Southland Conference, while the Cyclones are part of the Big 12.
Iowa State enters this game with a perfect 12-0 record, ranked #3 in the AP poll. Houston Christian has a record of 5-7 this season. The spread favors Iowa State by 36.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5.
Houston Christian Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Houston Christian Huskies vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames IA
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Betting Odds: Iowa State Cyclones Spread -36.5 (-113), Houston Christian Huskies Spread +36.5 (-110), Over/Under 145.5 (-112)
Houston Christian Huskies Team Preview
The Houston Christian Huskies have faced some tough games recently. In their last game against Nicholls, they lost 79-64. Despite shooting 51.1% from the field, the Huskies couldn’t close the gap.
The Huskies’ season stats show room for improvement. They average 71.4 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 46.0%. Their three-point shooting stands at 31.9%, indicating they need to work on their long-range shots.
Key players for the Huskies include Kylin Green and Elijah Brooks. Green averages 12.2 points per game with a field goal percentage of 45.1%. Brooks also contributes 12.2 points per game, playing significant minutes in each game.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones have been strong this season, holding a perfect 12-0 record. They are ranked #3 in the AP poll and have been successful at home with a 10-0 record. The Cyclones play in the Big 12 Conference and have shown great performance in recent games.
In their last three games, the Cyclones have achieved significant victories. They defeated Long Beach State Beach with a score of 91-60 and Eastern Illinois Panthers 78-53. Their closest game was against Iowa Hawkeyes, where they won 66-62.
Key players like Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic have been impressive this season. Jefferson averages 17.7 points per game and 7 rebounds, while Momcilovic leads with 18.3 points per game. The team’s field goal percentage is 53.4%, placing them second in the nation.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread, Iowa State is favored by 36.5 points. With Iowa State scoring 90.5 points per game and Houston Christian allowing a lot of points, Iowa State is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Iowa State 91, Houston Christian 54, making Iowa State -36.5 the pick.
The total is set at 145.5 points. Iowa State’s high-scoring offense and Houston Christian’s weaker defense suggest a high-scoring game. The projected total is 145 points, so the under 145.5 is the pick, as it just slightly falls below the line.