Iowa State Cyclones vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa State Cyclones vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 35.5

The Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) are traveling to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will go up against the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0). Iowa State opens as 2.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 35.5.

The Iowa State Cyclones step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cyclones played the North Dakota UND and earned the victory with a final of 21-3. Once the final whistle blew, they had 48 plays for 353 yds. The Iowa State Cyclones ended up running the ball 22 times and accounted for 86 yards, which is an average of 3.9 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Cyclones conceded 174 yds on 42 attempts, which calculates to 4.1 yards per run allowed. Iowa State gave up 17 pass completions on 30 attempts for a total of 121 yards, and a completion rate of 56.7%.

The Cyclones have tallied 353 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Iowa State has compiled 2 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have yet to turn the ball over. Iowa State has accounted for 18 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 4 infractions for 30 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 86.0 yards on the ground which is 108th in college football. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 21.0 points per outing.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Cyclones are giving up 121 yards which puts them in 31st in the country. They are giving up 121.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 56.7%. During the season, they are allowing 295.0 yards/game putting them at 67th in the country. They have yielded no TD's via the pass as well as no TD's on the ground. The opposition is running for 4.1 yards per run and 174.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have given up 174 yards via the ground game in 1 game. The Cyclones rank 19th in the country concerning team defense, allowing 3.0 PPG.

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The Hawkeyes come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. In their last game, the Hawkeyes got the victory with a final of 40-0 when they played the Illinois State Redbirds. Iowa ended up running for 6.0 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 241 yards on 40 attempts. The Hawkeyes finished with a total of 492 yds while they ran 71 plays (6.9 yards per play). The Hawkeyes passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 48.3%, relinquishing 133 yds on 14 for 29 through the air. Iowa gave up 33 rush attempts for 56 yards (1.7 yds per rush).

Concerning their ability to score points, the Hawkeyes rank 50th in college football by tallying 40.0 points per game. The Iowa Hawkeyes have an average of 492.0 yards per game, which ranks them 40th in Division 1. The Iowa offense has totaled 50 penalty yards on 7 violations, which ranks 42nd in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have given away no interceptions while conceding no fumbles and they have tallied 23 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Hawkeyes have racked up 251 yards via the pass, which ranks 59th in the nation. They have an average of 241.0 yards per game. via the ground game.

Iowa has allowed a total of 56 yards rushing and no touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have conceded no touchdownss via the pass in addition to 133.0 yards/outing, ranking them 43rd in Division 1. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 1 pick for the season. The Hawkeyes defense has participated in 62 plays, which ranks 55th in D-1. The Hawkeyes are giving up 0.0 points per contest, ranking them 4th in college football. In total, they have allowed 0 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -2.5

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