A pair of Big 12 teams square off when the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-3) face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (3-3) on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats are favored by 5 points. The over/under is 42.5 in the outing.
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Cincinnati vs. Iowa State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | -5 | -110 | -110 | 42.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State (+5) | Over (42.5) | Cincinnati 24 Iowa State 23 |
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
| Cincinnati | Iowa State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.0 (88) | 21.8 (105) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.0 (44) | 21.7 (52) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (75) | 5 (20) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (67) | 10 (22) |
Cincinnati vs. Iowa State Betting Insights
Cincinnati Stats and Trends
- Cincinnati has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- The Bearcats have covered the spread once when favored by 5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- A total of four out of five Cincinnati games this season have hit the over.
- The Bearcats and their opponents have gone over 42.5 combined points in four of five games this season.
- Cincy’s outings this year have an average total of 50.3, 7.8 more points than this game’s over/under.
Iowa State Stats and Trends
- Iowa State is 3-3-0 ATS this season.
- The Cyclones have covered the spread once when an underdog by 5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- This season, games featuring Iowa State have hit the over twice.
- The Clones and their opponents have combined to score more than 42.5 points twice this season.
- ISU has a 42.3-point average over/under in their outings this season, 0.2 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Cincinnati Players to Watch
- Emory Jones leads the team with 1,226 passing yards (245.2 yards per game) and has a 62.1% completion percentage this year (100-of-161) while throwing 10 touchdowns with six interceptions. He also has 280 rushing yards on 69 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 56.0 yards per game.
- Corey Kiner has 76 carries for a team-high 405 rushing yards (81.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Xzavier Henderson has grabbed 30 passes for a team-best 414 yards with one touchdown. He averages 82.8 yards per game.
- Braden Smith has also contributed with 270 yards on 17 catches and three touchdowns. He averages 54.0 receiving yards per game this year.
- Dee Wiggins is averaging 38.6 yards per game, racking up 14 receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown.
Iowa State Players to Watch
- This year, Rocco Becht has recorded 1,223 passing yards (203.8 yards per game) while going 108-for-180 (60% completion percentage) and throwing 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has added 63 rushing yards on 22 carries with one touchdown, averaging 10.5 yards per game.
- Eli Sanders has racked up a team-high 211 rushing yards (52.8 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- So far this year Abu Sama III has run for 192 yards on 38 carries (32.0 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Jaylin Noel has 31 catches and paces his team with 284 receiving yards (56.8 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Jayden Higgins has also contributed with 17 catches for 266 yards and three touchdowns this year. He puts up 44.3 receiving yards per game.
- Daniel Jackson has caught 11 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 43.3 yards per game this year.
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