The Iowa State Cyclones and Arkansas State Red Wolves meet Saturday in college football action at Centennial Bank Stadium. Here’s a Arkansas State vs Iowa State Prediction. This article will include a Arkansas State vs Iowa State Pick.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat South Dakota and Iowa, and they play Arizona next. Iowa State has won 7 of its last 8 games. Rocco Becht is completing 68 percent of his passes for 595 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Brett Eskildsen and Gabe Burkle have combined for 311 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Benjamin Brahmer has 13 receptions.
The Iowa State Cyclones ground game is averaging 228.5 yards per contest, and Carson Hansen leads the way with 136 yards on 36 carries. Defensively, Iowa State is allowing 20.5 points and 403 yards per game. Marcus Neal Jr. leads the Iowa State Cyclones with 22 tackles, Tamatoa McDonough has 2 sacks and Jeremiah Cooper has 1 interception.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Southeast Missouri State, lost to Arkansas, and they play Kennesaw State next. Arkansas State has won 6 of its last 9 games. Jaylen Raynor is completing 72.3 percent of his passes for 470 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Chauncy Cobb and Corey Rucker have combined for 214 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Hunter Summers has 3 receptions.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves ground game is averaging 150 yards per contest, and Devin Spencer leads the way with 73 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Arkansas State is allowing 40 points and 497 yards per game. Nigel Nelson leads the Arkansas State Red Wolves with 18 tackles, Cody Sigler has 1.5 sacks and Terry Kirksey has 1 interception.
Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win
- Arkansas State has won eight of its last nine home games.
- Arkansas State has covered the spread in three of its last four games as a home underdog.
- Arkansas State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
- Arkansas State has won the first half in three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Arkansas State has lost each of its last seven games against AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has won each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of Arkansas State’s last five games.
- Arkansas State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arkansas State’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of Iowa State’s last 10 September road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Ja’Quez Cross ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Iowa State Cyclones Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Carson Hansen ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas State ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (17.5).
- Arkansas State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (497.0).
- Two of Iowa State’s three games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Two of Iowa State’s three games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
Arkansas State vs Iowa State Prediction
Iowa State has quietly been one of the most impressive teams through three games and should be the big favorite in this spot. However, it is a letdown spot after Iowa State just played Iowa and left with a tight victory. Arkansas State has been dreadful defensively through two games, but it’s led by an experienced quarterback and the Red Wolves can put up points.
Iowa State has the ability to win in dominating fashion, but this is a lot of points and a quick turnaround to go on the road after what happened last week. I’ll take the touchdowns with Arkansas State and hope for a backdoor cover.