The Cy-Hawk Trophy is at stake when the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) and Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) meet on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Hawkeyes are 3.5-point favorites. The over/under in this outing is 36 points.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 36 | -108 | -112 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State (+3.5) | Over (36) | Iowa 19 Iowa State 18 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Iowa | Iowa State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.0 (85) | 30.0 (78) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 14.0 (41) | 9.0 (27) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (49) | 2 (24) |
Iowa vs. Iowa State Betting Insights
Iowa Stats and Trends
- Iowa has not won against the spread this season in one games with a spread.
- The Hawkeyes have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The average total in Iowa’s matchups this year is 43.5, 7.5 more points than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
In the last two matchups between these two squads, Iowa State and Iowa have a split 1-1 record. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones have split those games 1-1 against the spread while failing to go over the total once. Iowa totaled 34 points in those two matchups compared to Iowa State’s 27.
Iowa State Stats and Trends
- Iowa State has compiled a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- So far this year, no Iowa State game has hit the over.
- ISU’s average game total this season has been 40.5, 4.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Iowa Players to Watch
- Cade McNamara has put up 191 passing yards (191.0 per game) with a 56.7% completion percentage (17-for-30) while tossing two touchdowns.
- Kaleb Johnson has 19 rushing attempts for a team-best 63 rushing yards (63.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Kaden Wetjen has run for 22 yards (22.0 per game).
- Luke Lachey has seven receptions for a team-high 73 yards (73.0 per game).
- Seth Anderson has been targeted zero times and contributed with 41 yards (on two catches) plus one touchdown.
- Nico Ragaini is averaging 36.0 yards per game, racking up two receptions (zero targets) for 36 yards.
- Deontae Craig has registered a team-leading one sack, while adding one TFL.
- Jay Higgins has racked up 10 tackles to lead the team in tackles so far.
- Xavier Nwankpa has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding three tackles and one pass defended.
Iowa State Players to Watch
- Rocco Becht has 113 passing yards (113.0 per game) and a 76.9% completion percentage, throwing two touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
- Cartevious Norton has taken 11 carries for a team-leading 49 rushing yards (49.0 per game).
- So far this year Abu Sama III has rushed for 40 yards on six carries (40.0 yards per game).
- This season Benjamin Brahmer has one receptions for a team-high 36 yards (36.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Easton Dean has also contributed with 21 yards on three catches. He has been targeted zero times and averages 21.0 receiving yards.
- Tyler Moore is averaging 19.0 receiving yards per game, racking up two receptions (zero targets) for 19 yards and one touchdown.
- Caleb Bacon has two sacks to lead the team, and has also added two TFL.
- Tyler Onyedim’s seven tackles and one TFL mean he’s the team’s top tackler.
- Jeremiah Cooper has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding two passes defended.
