Iowa State vs. Iowa Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Iowa Hawkeyes will debut their new and improved offense on national television against the Iowa State Cyclones this afternoon. Can Cade McNamara lead the Hawkeyes to a home victory in this rivalry showdown? Matt McCuen thinks so, and brings us his prediction and pick for Iowa State vs. Iowa.
Matt McCuen - September 7, 2024, 9:20 AM EDT
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The Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Hawkeyes will meet in Iowa City today, renewing an old-school rivalry.
Today will be the 71st meeting between the two programs.
Iowa leads the all-time series 47-23, and the Hawkeyes begin this contest ranked 21st in the nation.
Iowa State vs. Iowa Start Time, Where To Watch, Odds
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Game Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Iowa State vs. Iowa Odds
- Spread: Iowa State +2.5 (-105), Iowa -2.5 (-120)
- Total Odds: O 35.5 (-110), U 35.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Iowa State (+125), Iowa (-145)
Iowa State vs. Iowa Prediction
In Week 1, Iowa handled business, defeating Illinois State 40-0.
In typical Iowa form, the strength of this team is its defense.
The question mark in 2024 is how the Iowa offense will perform.
First-year offensive coordinator Tim Lester will be tasked with turning around one of the worst offenses in college football over the last few seasons.
Veteran quarterback Cade McNamara leads the Iowa offense. McNamara threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1.
Ohio native Kaleb Johnson scampered for a team-high 119 yards and two touchdowns in the victory last week.
Reece Vander Zee was the top option in the passing game, racking up 66 yards and two touchdowns.
The Iowa defense was outstanding, holding Illinois State to 189 yards.
Iowa State begins the contest with a record of 1-0.
Matt Campbell's team believes it has enough talent to compete in the Big 12 this season. Today will be a good test for the Cyclones on the road.
In Week 1, the Cyclones posted a blowout 21-3 win over North Dakota.
Sophomore Rocco Becht led the offense with 267 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Running back Abu Sama II rushed for a team-best 36 yards.
Senior Jaylin Noel led the squad with eight catches worth 135 yards and one touchdown.
Iowa State's defense allowed 295 yards in the win.
Iowa State vs. Iowa Betting Pick
We will ride with the home team today.
Iowa has the better defense, which will be the difference in this low-scoring game.
The Hawkeyes also have the advantage at the line of scrimmage, and as the game goes on, I expect Iowa to grind this win out.
The Cyclones defense looked shaky last weekend despite the win.
Let’s stay hot and cash today!
Pick: Iowa ML -145 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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