Iowa State guard Curtis Jones drives up court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/)

Cyclones -17.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Iowa State faces Colorado after Curtis Jones scored 22 points in Iowa State's 81-70 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Cyclones have gone 13-1 in home games.

No. 10 Iowa State takes on the Colorado Buffaloes after Curtis Jones scored 22 points in Iowa State's 81-70 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Iowa State men's basketball will be without two key players, Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, for the Cyclones' marquee matchup vs. Houston.

Guards Curtis Jones (flu) and Keshon Gilbert are listed as day-to-day for the game on Tuesday (7 p.m. ESPN+) according to a team spokesperson. Both players lead Iowa State in scoring this season, Jones averages 17.2 points and Gilbert 14.1.

Curtis Jones (illness) and Keshon Gilbert (muscle strain) -- for Saturday's top-10 showdown against No. 5 Houston.