Okie State -17
Every year it seems like Iowa State comes close to defeating a good team at home, but comes up just a bit short in the end. Last week it happened once again as the Cyclones blew a 14 point 4th quarter lead when Baylor kicked a field goal as time expired losing 42-45 in Aimes. First year coach Matt Campbell must find a way to pick his team up off the turf after that disappointing defeat and head down to Stillwater to face the Cowboys from Oklahoma State. This will not be an easy task as the Cyclones are on a 12 game road losing streak having been outscored 83-23 on road trips to Iowa and TCU already this season. Not helping matters is that Iowa State is last among Power-5 teams when it comes to stopping the run giving up 261 ypg on 5.44 ypa. The Cowboys have to be feeling pretty good after defeating Big-12 foe Texas at home last week and with a bye week looming on deck shouldn't be distracted by any future opponents on Saturday. Mike Gundy is this role is an impressive 36-16 ATS (69%) as a home fav since 2006 while covering the last 4 in a row at home against the cyclones. Look for that trend to continue this week, good luck!
Every year it seems like Iowa State comes close to defeating a good team at home, but comes up just a bit short in the end. Last week it happened once again as the Cyclones blew a 14 point 4th quarter lead when Baylor kicked a field goal as time expired losing 42-45 in Aimes. First year coach Matt Campbell must find a way to pick his team up off the turf after that disappointing defeat and head down to Stillwater to face the Cowboys from Oklahoma State. This will not be an easy task as the Cyclones are on a 12 game road losing streak having been outscored 83-23 on road trips to Iowa and TCU already this season. Not helping matters is that Iowa State is last among Power-5 teams when it comes to stopping the run giving up 261 ypg on 5.44 ypa. The Cowboys have to be feeling pretty good after defeating Big-12 foe Texas at home last week and with a bye week looming on deck shouldn't be distracted by any future opponents on Saturday. Mike Gundy is this role is an impressive 36-16 ATS (69%) as a home fav since 2006 while covering the last 4 in a row at home against the cyclones. Look for that trend to continue this week, good luck!