Iowa State vs. Houston Women's Basketball Predictions - Dec. 31

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The Iowa State Cyclones (13-0) will try to build on a 13-game win streak when they visit the Houston Cougars (6-6) on December 31, 2025 at Fertitta Center.

Iowa State is a massive 26.5-point favorite against Houston when the Cyclones face off against the Cougars on Wednesday. A 142.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

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Iowa State vs. Houston Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • Game time: 2 p.m. ET
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Arena: Fertitta Center
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Iowa State vs. Houston Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Iowa State (-26.5)
  • Moneyline: Iowa State (-100000), Houston (+5000)
  • Total: 142.5 points

Pick ATS:Houston (+26.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (142.5)
  • Prediction: Iowa State 79, Houston 61

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Iowa State vs. Houston Comparison (2024-25 Stats)

Iowa State Rank Iowa State Stat Houston Stat Houston Rank
26th 76.8 Points Scored 58.6 307th
242nd 67.2 Points Allowed 68.5 274th
6th 19.3 Assists 10.0 334th
82nd 13.8 Turnovers 13.8 82nd
11th 47.4% Field Goal % 35.8% 347th
119th 39.4% Field Goal % Allowed 44.3% 344th

Iowa State Key Players

  • Audi Crooks leads the Cyclones in scoring, tallying 28.9 points per game to go with 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
  • Iowa State's leading rebounder is Addy Brown averaging 9.4 boards per game and its best passer is Jada Williams, averaging 7.5 assists per game.
  • The Cyclones get the most three-point shooting production out of Mackenzie Hare, who knocks down 1.8 threes per game.
  • Williams is Iowa State's leader in steals, averaging 1.2 steals per game, while Brown leads them in blocks with 0.9 per contest.

Houston Key Players

  • Kierra Merchant is the top scorer for the Cougars with 9.4 points per game. Merchant also adds 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
  • The Houston leaders in rebounding and assists are Jade Jones with 6.6 rebounds per game (also adding 8.1 points and 0.8 assists per game) and Briana Peguero with 2.2 assists per game (also tacking on 8.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game).
  • Kyndall Hunter is consistent from distance and leads the Cougars with 1.1 made threes per game.
  • Houston's leader in steals is Peguero (2.0 per game), and its leader in blocks is Merchant (1.3 per game).

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