The Iowa State Cyclones and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Saturday in college football action at Nippert Stadium. Here’s a Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction. This article will include a Cincinnati vs Iowa State Pick.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat Arkansas State and Arizona, and they play Colorado next. Iowa State has won 9 of its last 10 games. Rocco Becht is completing 65.8 percent of his passes for 1,103 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Brett Eskildsen and Chase Sowell have combined for 394 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Gabe Burkle has 12 receptions.
The Iowa State Cyclones ground game is averaging 151 yards per contest, and Carson Hansen leads the way with 315 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa State is allowing 14.2 points and 309.6 yards per game. Marcus Neal Jr. leads the Iowa State Cyclones with 34 tackles, Tamatoa McDonough has 2 sacks and Jamison Patton has 2 interceptions.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats beat Northwestern State and Kansas, and they play UCF next. The Cincinnati Bearcats have won 3 straight games. Brendan Sorsby is completing 69.2 percent of his passes for 1,043 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Cyrus Allen and Caleb Goodie have combined for 524 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jeff Caldwell has 12 receptions.
The Cincinnati Bearcats ground game is averaging 191.5 yards per contest, and Brendan Sorsby leads the way with 227 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Cincinnati is allowing 18.5 points and 356 yards per game. Jake Golday leads the Cincinnati Bearcats with 36 tackles, Brian Simms III has 2 sacks and Logan Wilson has 2 pass deflections.
Iowa State Cyclones @ Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won 57 of its last 62 games as a favorite.
- Iowa State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has covered the spread in each of its last three October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has won the first quarter in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight October games as a favorite.
- Iowa State has covered the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog.
- Cincinnati has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa State’s last 11 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Cincinnati’s last eight October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cincinnati Bearcats Player Prop Facts
- Brendan Sorsby has recorded a 110.0+ passer rating in three consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.
Iowa State Cyclones Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Brett Eskildsen ranks T10th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (21.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Cincinnati ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Iowa State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Iowa State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction
Cincinnati is a balanced team with an explosive offense, and playing at home doesn’t hurt. It also looks like a road win over Kansas has put Cincinnati in a more positive light. However, Iowa State as an underdog is strange considering the Cyclones have passed every test up to this point and are far and away more battle tested. Iowa State continues to get disrespected by oddsmakers, and it doesn’t make sense.
Iowa State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog, and all 6 of those covers were outright wins. Of course, one of those results came this year against Kansas State. Yes, Iowa State can be choppy offensively, but the Cyclones keep finding ways to win and thrive in these spots where they’re disrespected. Give me the points and the ML with Iowa State.