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Published Feb. 16, 2026 5:05 p.m. ET

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The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils continue to surge as one of the ACC’s top contenders, while Syracuse looks to play spoiler. Later, the No. 2 ranked Houston Cougars face a major test against the high-powered No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones in a matchup that will shake up conference seeding. With spreads, alternate lines, totals, and player props available, bettors have multiple angles to attack both games.

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No. 2 Houston vs. No. 6 Iowa State Matchup

Houston Cougars (23-2, 11-1 Big 12) at Iowa State Cyclones (22-3, 9-3 Big 12)
BetMGM Line: Iowa State Cyclones -1.5; Over/Under 133.5
Home Dominance: Cyclones are 14-0 at home and 19-1 in games decided by 10+ points.
Conference Success: Cougars are 11-1 in Big 12 play and 17-2 vs. teams with winning records.
Stat Edge – Iowa State: Averages 9.0 made threes per game, 2.1 more than Houston typically allows (6.9).
Stat Edge – Houston: Averaging 78.3 PPG, which is 13.8 more than Iowa State allows (64.5).

Top Performers

Milan Momcilovic (ISU): 18.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG
Joshua Jefferson (ISU): 1.3 made 3PT over last 10 games
Emanuel Sharp (HOU): 16.6 PPG
Kingston Flemings (HOU): 16.9 PPG over last 10 games

Last 10 Games

Cyclones: 7-3, 78.0 PPG, allowing 67.7 PPG, shooting 47.9%
Cougars: 9-1, 79.8 PPG, allowing 62.7 PPG, shooting 46.4%

Syracuse vs. No. 4 Duke – Key Matchup Notes

Syracuse Orange (15-11, 6-7 ACC) at No. 4 Duke Blue Devils (23-2, 12-1 ACC)
Home Court Edge: Duke is 12-0 at home and outscoring opponents by 19.1 PPG (82.2 PPG).
Road Struggles: Syracuse enters on a four-game road losing streak.
Conference Form: Orange are 6-7 in ACC play and 7-10 vs. winning teams.
Perimeter Battle: Duke averages 8.8 made 3s per game (2.0 more than Syracuse allows). Syracuse averages 7.0 made 3s, slightly below the 8.0 per game Duke gives up.