The No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes (-2) aren’t traveling far to take on the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. FS1 will broadcast the action and the game is scheduled to get going at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State enters this game as the underdog and is currently receiving 2 points. The Hawkeyes are also receiving -130 moneyline odds while the Cyclones are +110. Oddsmakers have determined the over/under (O/U) to be 44. With the spread currently sitting at Iowa State +2, Vegas is thinking this could be a 21-23 win for the Hawkeyes. Some decent in-game betting scenarios might be unveiled during the showdown.
Sharp bettors have been hammering the under. The game’s O/U initially opened at 46.5.
The Hawkeyes are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 1.0 unit so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 1-1.
The Cyclones have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Hawkeyes are 2-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Cyclones are 1-0 SU.
The Hawkeyes are hoping to remain undefeated after a 30-0 victory over Rutgers last week. the Hawkeyes completed 19-of-34 passes for 244 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Stanley went 16-for-28 for 236 yards and three touchdowns while Spencer Petras completed three-of-six for eight yards. Mekhi Sargent (59 rushing yards on 13 attempts) and Tyler Goodson (53 yards on 10 carries) led the running attack in the win while Ihmir Smith-Marsette (four receptions, 113 yards, two TDs) and Nico Ragaini (three catches, 21 yards) handled the receiving duties.
Iowa State just picked up a 29-26 win over UNI two weeks ago. The defensive unit did its duty in the victory, holding the Panthers to just 228 passing yards and 34 yards on the ground. Trevor Allen had a productive outing in the loss, posting 26 yards on two catches for UNI. For Iowa State, Brock Purdy completed 30-of-41 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Johnnie Lang (60 rushing yards on 14 attempts) and Sheldon Croney Jr. (56 yards on 13 carries, one TD) spearheaded the ground game in the win as Deshaunte Jones (14 receptions, 126 yards) and Charlie Kolar (four catches, 45 yards) led the pass-catching attack.
These two squads faced off last year with the final result being a 13-3 win for Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes at Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Pick
SU Winner: Iowa, ATS Winner: Iowa, O/U: Over
Betting Trends
- The Over/Under for Iowa’s last game was 48. The under cashed in the team’s 30-0 triumph over Rutgers.
- Each team has lost one fumble this year.
- The Over/Under for Iowa State’s previous match was set at 41.5. The over cashed in that 29-26 triumph over UNI.
- The Hawkeyes created 19 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Cyclones put up 20 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Hawkeyes registered 4.0 yards per carry last season while allowing 3.3 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
- The Cyclones recorded 3.6 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 3.3 to opponents.
- The Hawkeyes offensive line allowed 16 sacks last season. Their defense created 35 sacks.
- Cyclones quarterbacks were sacked 31 times last year. Their defense got to opposing quarterbacks on 33 occasions
- The Hawkeyes recorded 27 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Cyclones logged 20 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Iowa State defense has sacked opposing QBs three times this year. Iowa has produced two sacks.
