Texas at Iowa State

Texas has been a strong basketball program for a long time, but they have had consecutive seasons of exactly 20 wins, and more is expected here. They are off to a 7-7 start on the season. They have taken on an aggressive schedule, and their last four as a dog has produced three covers, and a missed cover by just half a point. I expect them to be competitive in this one against 9-4 Iowa State. The Longhorns have defended well, allowing less than 40% shooting and have gotten out on the three very well, allowing just 29%. Iowa State's game is from beyond the arc, where they average making 9 a contest, and the Horns ability to get out and defend the three-point shot will allow them to hang close here. Make the play on Texas.