The No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes square off against the Iowa State Cyclones in a 2024 Cy-Hawk Series tilt on Saturday afternoon. This Big Ten vs. Big 12 matchup is part of a loaded college football slate and will be the 71st meeting between Iowa State and Iowa. The Hawkeyes lead the series 47-23 and they secured a 20-13 victory over their rivals last season.
Kickoff from Kinnick Stadium is at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Hawkeyes are 3-point favorites in the latest Iowa vs. Iowa State odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 35.5. Before you lock in any Iowa State vs. Iowa picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has dialed in on Iowa vs. Iowa State and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds and trends for Iowa State vs. Iowa:
- Iowa State vs. Iowa spread: Hawkeyes -3
- Iowa State vs. Iowa over/under: 35.5 points
- Iowa State vs. Iowa picks: See picks here
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Why Iowa can cover
The Hawkeyes find ways to win under head coach Kirk Ferentz. Iowa has eight seasons with 10+ wins with Ferentz at the helm, including three of the past five. A dominant defense is a big reason for that success and that was on full display in Iowa’s season-opening win against Illinois State. Iowa’s defense recorded a shutout in its 40-0 victory last week, its fourth shutout win since 2022.
Offensively, the Hawkeyes are led by quarterback Cade McNamara. In last week’s win, McNamara completed 21 passes for 251 passing yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Reece Vander Zee hauled in five receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first Iowa player with multiple receiving scores in a game since 2020. See picks at SportsLine.
Why Iowa State can cover
Iowa State has won four consecutive games on the road, so the Cyclones will be confident they can secure the victory on Saturday. Iowa State has scored 30 or more points in each of its last four road victories. The Cyclones return several starters on offense from last season’s team, including quarterback Rocco Becht. The sophomore signal caller completed 20-of-26 pass attempts for 267 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s win over North Dakota.
Becht also scored a rushing touchdown in the victory and was named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year last season. Running back Abu Sama III averaged 7.2 yards per carry last week, while wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins each caught a touchdown pass and both players finished with 75 or more receiving yards. See picks at SportsLine.
How to make Iowa State vs. Iowa picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 31 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Iowa vs. Iowa State, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out, and don’t forget to stream on Paramount+.
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