The Iowa State Cyclones have lost six straight and took an 81-60 beating at Oklahoma their last time out. I think they're underrated here though, particularly as they're 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.

The Texas Longhorns have covered the spread in only three of their last eight games and freshman forward Mohamed Bamba has missed back-to-back games with a sprained toe and will be a game-time decision for this contest. Texas is coming off an 87-79 OT win against WVU but has been very inconsistent lately and not won consecutive games since Jan. 27.

The Cyclones have notched three wins against ranked Big 12 opponents this season and I think they'll give the Longhorns a scare here at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri tonight.

My selection is an 8* play on Iowa State.