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The Cy-Hawk Trophy is up for grabs when the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) and the Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) meet.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Iowa as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Iowa has -177 odds to pick up the win, while Iowa State is listed at +140 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 37.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Iowa vs. Iowa State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox
- Location: Ames, Iowa
- Stadium: Jack Trice Stadium
Betting Preview
Iowa
Last year, Iowa scored 2.6 fewer points per game (17.7) than Iowa State surrendered (20.3). When Iowa scored over 20.3 points last year, it went 5-0 against the spread and 5-0 overall. Last year Iowa State had a 3-4 record against the spread and a 4-3 record overall in games when it held opponents to fewer than 17.7 points. Iowa averaged 251.6 yards per game last year, 34.0 fewer yards than the 285.6 Iowa State allowed per matchup.
Iowa State
Iowa State put up 6.9 more points per game (20.2) than Iowa gave up (13.3) last season. Iowa State was 3-4 against the spread and 3-4 overall last year when the team notched more than 13.3 points. Last season Iowa had a 7-2 record against the spread and a 7-2 record overall in games when it held opponents to less than 20.2 points. Iowa State racked up 98.1 more yards per game (368.9) than Iowa allowed per matchup (270.8) last year.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Betting Analysis
Iowa Betting Insights
Iowa has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-1-0). Iowa has not covered the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites. The Hawkeyes have been the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Hawkeyes have played as a moneyline favorite of -177 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Iowa State Betting Insights
Iowa State has covered the spread in its only game with a set spread. Iowa State games have yet to go over the total once this year. The Cyclones have not played a game this season while listed as the underdog. The Cyclones have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +140 moneyline set for this game.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Iowa
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 38.2 | 39.1 | 37.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 23.8 | 24.7 | 22.8 |
| ATS Record | 8-5-0 | 3-4-0 | 5-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-9-0 | 2-5-0 | 2-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-2 | 4-2 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
Iowa State
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 49.0 | 49.7 | 47.9 |
| Implied Total AVG | 28.8 | 29.7 | 27.4 |
| ATS Record | 4-7-1 | 2-4-1 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-9-0 | 2-5-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-4 | 3-2 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
Last Season’s Leaders
Iowa
- On the ground, Kaleb Johnson had six touchdowns and 779 yards (59.9 per game) last year.
- In the passing game, Sam LaPorta scored one TD, hauling in 58 balls for 656 yards (54.7 per game).
- Spencer Petras passed for 1,725 yards (143.8 per game), completing 55.7% of his throws, with five touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games a season ago.
- In the passing game, Luke Lachey scored four TDs, hauling in 28 balls for 398 yards (33.2 per game).
- Cooper DeJean delivered five interceptions to go with 72 tackles, two TFL, and six passes defended in 13 games last year.
- In 12 games in 2022, Seth Benson recorded one interception to go with 108 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
- Jack Campbell amassed one sack to go with 115 tackles and two interceptions in 12 games played a season ago.
- In 2022, Quinn Schulte had one interception to go with 65 tackles and six passes defended.
Iowa State
- To go along with his 3,044 passing yards and 66.1% completion percentage last season, Hunter Dekkers threw for 19 touchdowns against 14 interceptions.
- Dekkers made a difference with his legs, too, rushing for 73 yards and two TDs.
- Xavier Hutchinson was an important contributor, piling up 1,171 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 107 catches.
- Jaylin Noel was a key part of the aerial attack last year, accumulating 61 receptions for 609 yards and three touchdowns.
- In 10 games last season, Jirehl Brock racked up 445 rushing yards (4.5 yards per carry) and three touchdowns.
- Brock tallied 21 receptions on zero targets for 113 yards and one touchdown as a receiver.
- Last season Anthony Johnson recorded 65 tackles and two interceptions in 12 games.
- O’Rien Vance, who played in 11 games, collected two sacks to go with seven TFL and 70 tackles.
- With 76 tackles, three TFL, and one sack, Gerry Vaughn was a significant contributor last season on defense.
- Beau Freyler was an important player on D last year, with one interception to go with 68 tackles and two passes defended.
Iowa vs. Iowa State Predictions and Pick
Iowa vs. Iowa State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Iowa State (+3.5)
- Pick OU: Under (37.5)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Iowa, and we project that Iowa State will cover the spread (Iowa -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 37.5 points.