BYU vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: BYU vs Iowa State
BYU square off against Iowa State in this NCAAF Week 9 matchup at Jack Trice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, October 25. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We’re confident that BYU can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the road team at +2.5 the best play when they battle with Iowa State and odds of -105 are available.
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Brigham Young Cougars made it seven consecutive wins after a 24-21 home success over Utah Utes at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
Iowa State Cyclones have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 24-17 on the road at Folsom Field against Colorado Buffaloes.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Iowa State beat BYU in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 45-13 scoreline at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Bear Bachmeier
Rocco Becht
BYU vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for BYU vs Iowa State with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
With BYU capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them against the spread could be the best way forward. -105 is available that the +2.5 is covered in this college football matchup.
Our expert CFB handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.
Key BYU vs Iowa State stats:
BYU +2.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Bear Bachmeier (BYU) to exceed 180.5 passing yards are -114. There’s an opportunity to place a QB Passing Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.
Chase Roberts (BYU) is available at -114 to surpass 59.5 receiving yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the Player Receiving Yards line and bettors can place this bet with confidence.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are BYU to cover the +2.5 spread, Over 49.5 on the total and Bear Bachmeier (BYU) to have Over 180.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
31
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27
Iowa State
BYU are available at massive odds to register a 31-27 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close matchup and there won’t be much between the teams.
BYU vs Iowa State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 59% chance of securing victory, Iowa State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -143. The market suggests that BYU Cougars are least likely to win at +120.
2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 49.5 right now. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 49.5 at -120.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college football game, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
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Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Will Iowa State Keep Their Home Streak Going?
Iowa State have reeled off five in a row at Jack Trice Stadium. They are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, posting 34.90 points per contest while yielding 16.10.
BYU have strung together four road victories in a row. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 29.50 points per contest and giving up 20.50.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iowa State Home Stats |
9-1 | 51.00 | 34.90 | 16.10 | 7 | 3 | |
 BYU Away Stats |
9-1 | 50.00 | 29.50 | 20.50 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
BYU Stats
Iowa State Cyclones Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.80 pts and allowed 16.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 29.50 pts and allowed 20.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 53.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.50 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.90 pts and allowed 16.10 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Tech
|
12 | 1 | 552 | 142 | 410 | 8-0 | 4-1 | 6W |
|
BYU
|
11 | 2 | 415 | 247 | 168 | 6-0 | 5-2 | 1L |
Utah
|
10 | 2 | 493 | 224 | 269 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 5W |
Arizona
|
9 | 3 | 391 | 227 | 164 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 5W |
Houston
|
9 | 3 | 340 | 262 | 78 | 3-3 | 6-0 | 1W |
|
Iowa State
|
8 | 4 | 329 | 242 | 87 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3W |
TCU
|
8 | 4 | 369 | 302 | 67 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 5 | 381 | 298 | 83 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4L |
Kansas State
|
6 | 6 | 353 | 320 | 33 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 7 | 373 | 391 | -18 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Kansas
|
5 | 7 | 337 | 321 | 16 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
UCF
|
5 | 7 | 292 | 283 | 9 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 8 | 261 | 370 | -109 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 2L |
Colorado
|
3 | 9 | 251 | 366 | -115 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 5L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 11 | 170 | 400 | -230 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 11L |
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