Iowa State Faces #3 Houston - NCAA Hoops Preview

Matchup

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Recent Success

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Stingy Defenses

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Familiar Foes

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Coaching

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Spread Pick

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Additional Odds

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Hilary Swank Reveals Twins, Aya and Ohm

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