Oklahoma State at Iowa State College Football Picks & Predictions 11/11/2017

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Jack Trice Stadium

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys head to Jack Trice Stadium to play the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Iowa State as 11 point favorites. The Cowboys are 5-4-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 6-3-0. The Cyclones are 7-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-6-0.

Valuable Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 6-3-0 against the over/under

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 5-4-0 against the spread

Important Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

The Iowa State Cyclones are 3-6-0 against the over/under

The Iowa State Cyclones are 7-2-0 against the spread

Key Oklahoma State Cowboys Injuries

11/04/17 WR James Washington Ankle is "?"
10/31/17 CB Adrian Baker Dismissed is out for season
09/24/17 OL Larry Williams Leg out for season
09/17/17 CB Madre Harper Dismissed out for season
09/12/17 LB Brendan Vaughn Dismissed out for season
09/10/17 LB Kevin Henry Knee out for season

Key Iowa State Cyclones Injuries

10/30/17 OL Bryce Meeker Knee is out indefinitely
10/30/17 DE Matt Leo Undisclosed is out for season
10/08/17 QB Jacob Park Personal out indefinitely
10/02/17 OL Oge Udeogu Elbow out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 1st in the country in points scored with 408. They have run 703 plays this year for 5,254 yards, which ranks them 3rd in Division 1 in total offense. The Cowboys average 7.5 yards per play, which is 3rd in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 256 1st downs this season, ranking them 2nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Oklahoma State has run for 1,841 yards as a unit, which ranks 33rd in college football. They've run 360 times, averaging 5.1 yards per rush as a unit. The Cowboys have been penalized on offense 47 times for 417 yards so far this year, which has them 97th in the country in penalties. Mason Rudolph has passed for 3,314 yards this year. He's completed 209 throws while attempting 330 passes for a completion percentage of 63.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 170.4. He averages 10.7 adjusted yards per throw and 10 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Oklahoma State is 77th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 257. They have given up a total of 3,650 yards on D, which is 76th in D-1. The Cowboys are 50th in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Opponent offenses have completed 185 throws on 326 attempts against the Oklahoma State Cowboys defense this season, ranking them 100th and 113th in the nation. The Oklahoma State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,460 yards in the air, which is 114th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 348 attempts for 1,190 yards this season, putting them in 33rd place in the country against the run. The Cowboys have had 55 penalties for 458 yards on defense this year. That places them 59th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Oklahoma State is 67th in the country in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 68 punt return yards and average 5.2 yards per return, which is 93rd in D-1. They have returned 21 kicks for 386 yards on special teams, which puts them 112th in kick return yardage. The Cowboys average 18 yards per kick return and they are 3rd in the nation in all-purpose yards with 5,709. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have tried 19 field goals this year and made 13, which is 34th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 68%. Oklahoma State Cowboys kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 51 for 51 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,058 yards on 25 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That ranks them 55th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cyclones have run for 1,015 yards as a team, which ranks 118th in college football. They've run 286 times, averaging 3.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Iowa State Cyclones have been penalized on offense 34 times for 321 yards so far this season, which has them 126th in the country in penalties. They are 51st in the nation in points scored with 275. They have run 614 plays this season for 3,419 yards, which ranks them 35th in Division 1 in total offense. Iowa State averages 5.6 yards per play, which is 68th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 183 1st downs this year, placing them 73rd overall as an offensive unit. Kyle Kempt averages 7.3 yards per pass attempt and 7.8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 101 passes on 151 attempts for a completion percentage of 66.9%. His quarterback rating this year is 146.4. He has thrown for 1,108 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Iowa State Cyclones rush defense has allowed 329 attempts for 1,223 yards this year, putting them in 35th place in D-1 against the run. Iowa State has committed 71 penalties for 663 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 120th in college football. They are 22nd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 170. They have surrendered a total of 3,304 yards on D, which is 46th in the country. The Cyclones are ranked 40th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Opposing offenses have completed 195 passes on 300 attempts against the Iowa State defense this season, placing them 113th and 97th in Division 1. The Iowa State Cyclones pass defense has also given up a total of 2,081 yards through the air, which is 79th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Iowa State Cyclones have attempted 16 field goals this season and made 12, which is 43rd in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 75%. Iowa State kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 33 for 33 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,977 yards on 47 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That places them 62nd in Division 1 in punting average. Iowa State is ranked 49th in the nation in punt returns with 14. They've accumulated 177 punt return yards and average 12.6 yards per return, which is 18th in college football. They have returned 17 kicks for 328 yards on special teams, ranking 118th in kick return yardage. The Iowa State Cyclones average 19 yards per kick return and they are 99th in the country in all-purpose yards with 3,924.

Who will win tonight's Cowboys/Cyclones college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys +11

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