The college basketball season is in full swing and after a wild weekend slate that featured a number of showdowns AP Top 25 teams, Monday’s slate is much tamer in comparison. However, there are still some compelling matchups between NCAA Tournament teams, including a marquee contest in the Big 12 between Iowa State and Houston.
While the college hoops market is as sharp as its ever been, there are still a few good value bets of which to take advantage of. Let's take a look at my best bet for these games on Monday, but make sure you also check out our college basketball picks for the biggest games of the day.
Houston Cougars -8.5 over Iowa State Cyclones (-110)
This is surely to be a popular spot for college hoops bettors to back one of the best teams in the nation at home, and I’m more than happy to hop on the Houston train on Big Monday. When the Cougars are at home, the best course of action is to lay the points – regardless of whatever the number is – and get out of the way. Not only is Houston undefeated at the Fertitta Center this season, but Kelvin Sampson’s team also boasts a 11-4 record against the spread at home this season. What’s more is the Cougars will be opposing an Iowa State side that is a much stronger team at home, having already upset Houston back on January 9.