Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-3) are en route to Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024 where they will take on the Iowa State Cyclones (7-0). Iowa State opens this contest as 14.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 56.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 5-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Red Raiders took the field against the TCU Horned Frogs and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 35-34. In all, they had 88 plays for 438 yards. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ran the football 50 different times and tallied 180 yards, which came out to an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Red Raiders conceded 117 yds on 27 attempts, which is 4.3 yds per run allowed. Texas Tech allowed 21 completions on 32 attempts for 344 yards, and a completion rate of 65.6%.

Concerning scoring points, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 38.1 points per contest. Offensively they have an average of 168.9 yards rushing giving them a rank of 55th in the nation. The Red Raiders have earned 3,656 yards in total this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Texas Tech has totaled 20 touchdowns through the air and 15 touchdowns via the ground. Texas Tech has amassed 189 first downs, and they have been called for 60 infractions for 485 yards. They have turned the football over 12 times.

The Red Raiders are ranked 123rd in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 36.0 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 157.6 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. For the season, they have allowed 1,261 yards via the running game in 8 outings. When talking about passing yards, the Red Raiders are giving up 2,466 yards which puts them in 134th in the country. They have relinquished 308.3 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they have relinquished 465.9 yards per game ranking them 127th in Division 1. They have yielded 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 19 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cyclones come into this matchup with a record of 7-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cyclones took home the win by a final score of 38-35 when they faced the UCF Knights. Iowa State rushed the football for 5.2 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 256 yds on 49 carries. The Cyclones finished the game with 530 yds while running 96 plays (5.5 yds per play). The Cyclones secondary gave up a completion percentage of 40.0%, relinquishing 62 yards on 8 for 20 through the air. Iowa State relinquished 39 run attempts for 354 yards (9.1 yards per carry).

In terms of how much they score, the Cyclones are sitting 43rd in the country holding an average of 31.7 PPG. The Iowa State Cyclones hold an average of 437.6 yards per contest, which is good for 31st in Division 1. The Iowa State offense has 176 penalty yards on 23 infractions, which is good for 133rd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 6 picks while letting opponents recover 0 fumbles and they have recorded 156 first downs. During the season to this point, the Cyclones currently have a total of 1,761 passing yards as well as holding an average of 251.6 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 49th in Division 1. They are averaging 186.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,302 yards for the year.

Iowa State has conceded a total of 1,192 yards on the ground (170.3 yards per outing) and 7 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 133.7 yards/outing, which has them in 2nd in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles recovered and 12 interceptions this season. The Cyclones defense has been on the field for 430 plays, which is 9th in D-1. The Cyclones are surrendering 14.4 points per game, which puts them 9th in college football. This season, they have conceded 101 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Red Raiders +14.5

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