The Iowa State Cyclones and Oklahoma Sooners meet Saturday in week 5 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones looks for their first road win to get above a .500 record. Iowa State has lost 5 straight road games. Rocco Becht is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 897 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Jaylin Noel and Daniel Jackson have combined for 370 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jayden Higgins has 13 receptions. The Iowa State Cyclones ground game is averaging 83.3 yards per contest, and Cartevious Norton leads the way with 126 yards on 43 carries. Defensively, Iowa State is allowing 16.5 points and 292.5 yards per game. Beau Freyler leads the Iowa State Cyclones with 26 tackles, Caleb Bacon has 2 sacks and Jeremiah Cooper has 3 interceptions.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Facts
- Iowa State has lost each of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
- Iowa State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Nine of Iowa State’s last 10 games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners look for their third home win to remain undefeated on the season. Oklahoma looks for its fourth 5-0 start in the last 6 years. Dillon Gabriel is completing 78 percent of his passes for 1,227 yards, 12 touchdowns and 1 interception. Andrel Anthony and Nic Anderson have combined for 594 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jalil Farooq has 10 receptions. The Oklahoma Sooners ground game is averaging 157.8 yards per contest, and Tawee Walker leads the way with 176 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma is allowing 8.5 points and 310.8 yards per game. Danny Stutsman leads the Oklahoma Sooners with 43 tackles, Jaren Kanak has 1 sack and Key Lawrence has 2 interceptions.
Oklahoma Sooners Team Facts
- Oklahoma has won 25 of its last 27 games in September.
- Oklahoma has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- Oklahoma has won the first half in 30 of its last 34 games against conference opponents at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- Oklahoma has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- Four of the last five games between Iowa State and Oklahoma at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma ranked 6th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game last season (10.2).
- Oklahoma was one of only 14 FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading at HT last season.
- Iowa State ranked 11th among FBS teams for H2 points allowed per game last season (8.3).
- Iowa State ranked 15th among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.6).
Randy’s Pick
The Iowa State Cyclones hung around with Iowa and just beat Oklahoma State, but they also scored just 7 points against Ohio. Iowa State is a dreadful offensive team that’s 121st in total offense and 112th in scoring offense. The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the best offenses in the country, and their defense is second in scoring defense. I just don’t believe Iowa State has the horses on either side of the ball to keep up. Oklahoma should win this game comfortably at home. I’ll lay the touchdowns with the Sooners.
