Iowa State-Iowa Pick
Iowa only won two games by 14 points or more last season. Can it achieve that Saturday against in-state rival Iowa State?
Iowa is a 13.5-point favorite at home against Iowa State according to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com. The over/under has been set at 44.5
Iowa is playing in its first lined game of the season. The Hawkeyes are just 1-5 against the spread since 2008 as a favorite of 10.5-to-21 points. Iowa is 17-8 ATS since 2008 in all lined games, but 0-2 ATS as a home favorite of 10.5-to-14 points in that stretch. Iowa has hit the under in 19-of-28 games since 1992 where is has been a favorite of 10.5-to-21 points.
Iowa State is 1-0 against the spread this season while hitting the under in that game. The Cyclones are 7-0 ATS as an underdog of 10.5-to-21 points since 2008 and also 7-4 ATS in road games during that stretch. The Cyclones have hit the under in 8-of-10 games since 1992 against Big Ten Conference opponents.
This game has been pretty competitive for the most part in recent years aside from the 35-3 win for Iowa last season. This should be a defensive struggle as both defenses appear to be solid. The trends say go with Iowa State with the points and we agree. Look for both team to try and dominate with the running game, but for Iowa to find more success in the end. Despite the loss, we think the Cyclones will cover while the under also hits.
OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 PICK: IOWA STATE +13.5 and UNDER 44.5