Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

Jack Trice Stadium is where the Iowa State Cyclones (7-2) will meet the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-4) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Iowa State opens this game as 8.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 53.5.

The Cincinnati Bearcats head into this game 5-4 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bearcats played against the West Virginia Mountaineers and took a loss by a final of 31-24. In the running game, the Bearcats gave up 92 yds on 28 attempts, which calculates to 3.3 yards per rush allowed. Cincinnati conceded 9 pass completions on 15 attempts for a total of 156 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.0%. In all, they ran 79 plays which gave them a total of 436 yds. The Cincinnati Bearcats ended up running the ball 43 times and had 157 yds, which is an average of 3.7 yds per carry.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Cincinnati Bearcats have an average of 28.6 points per game. As a team they're averaging 170.6 yards rushing giving them a rank of 55th in the nation. The Bearcats have tallied 3,947 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Cincinnati has compiled 16 touchdowns through the air and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Cincinnati has amassed 206 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 45 infractions for 381 yds. They have surrendered the ball 13 times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Bearcats have conceded 2,080 yds which ranks them 78th in the nation. They have conceded 231.1 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.2%. Overall, they are granting 386.1 yards/game which has them ranked 86th in D-1. They have allowed 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing an average of 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 155.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During the season, they have conceded 1,395 yards on the ground through 9 games. The Bearcats sit in 45th in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 22.2 points per contest.

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The Cyclones step onto the field holding a record of 7-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cyclones walked away with a loss by a score of 45-36 when they faced the Kansas Jayhawks. Iowa State ended up running for 3.3 yds per attempt, finishing with 78 yds on 24 attempts. The Cyclones finished the game with a total of 461 yds and they ran 62 plays (7.4 yards per play). The Cyclones secondary gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, surrendering 295 yards on 12 out of 24 through the air. Iowa State allowed 46 rushing attempts for 237 yds (5.2 yds per carry).

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Cyclones sit 45th in college football averaging 31.1 points per game. The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 439.6 yards per outing, ranking them 29th in D-1. The Iowa State offense has compiled 272 penalty yds on 37 violations, which ranks 130th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 8 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have recorded 202 first downs. For the year to this point, the Cyclones have compiled 2,443 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 271.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 27th in college football. They average 168.1 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,513 yards for the year.

The Cyclones are allowing 18.8 PPG, which puts them 19th in Division 1. Iowa State has yielded a total of 1,558 rushing yards (173.1 yards per outing) as well as 11 touchdowns via the rush for the year. This season, they have conceded 169 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns through the air and 163.1 yards/outing, ranking them 9th in college football. The Cyclones defense has participated in 574 plays, which ranks 32nd in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 14 interceptions so far this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cyclones -8.5

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