In this article we will formulate an Arizona vs Iowa State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 24th at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 5-1 (2-1) this season after they defeated West Virginia by a score of 52-31 in their last game. Arizona led 24-17 at halftime and they scored 28 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Wildcats were out gained by a total of 522-482, went 3-8 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Noah Fifita threw for 341 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Isaiah Mizell caught six passes for 183 yards and two scores. Antwan Roberts Jr rushed seven times for 63 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Arizona defeated Cincinnati by a score of 34-7 and Washington State by a score of 34-24. The Wildcats have scored 35.7 points per game with 306.7 passing yards and 149.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 19.0 points against per game this season. Noah Fifita has thrown for 1,756 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions, while Isaiah Mizell caught 19 passes for 359 yards this season.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones are 3-3 (1-2) this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 24-10 in their last game. Iowa State trailed 14-3 at halftime and only managed seven points in the second half in the loss. The Cyclones were out gained by a total of 506-200, went 2-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jaylen Raynor threw for 98 yards and one touchdown, while Ty Claiborne caught three passes for 31 yards. Aiden Flora rushed 17 times for 86 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated West Virginia by a score of 45-42, but lost to Utah by a score of 31-17 before that. The Cyclones have scored 29.7 points per game with 178.2 passing yards and 181.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.7 points against per game this season. Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 1,001 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions this year.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won each of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in October.
- Arizona has covered the spread in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Arizona has won the first quarter in each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has lost the first half in 17 of its last 19 games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Arizona has lost 12 of its last 16 October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an AP-ranked team.
- Iowa State has covered the spread in nine of its last 11 October games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona has lost the first half in four of its last five games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Arizona’s last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Iowa State’s last eight October games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Arizona Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Gio Richardson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for catch rate (94.1%) this season.
Iowa State Cyclones Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Aiden Flora ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (7.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks T3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (64.7).
- Arizona ranks 4th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (55.6).
- Iowa State ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Iowa State ranks T8th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (95).
Arizona vs Iowa State Prediction
Arizona comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least 34 points in all four wins. The Wildcats have played very well over the last month and their lone loss came at BYU. Iowa State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed 31+ points in two of their last three. The Cyclones have competed in most of their games, but the offense has been inconsistent in their losses. Take Arizona to cover at home.