Cincinnati vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Nov 2026
Cincinnati vs Iowa State Predictions
It’s time to side with Iowa State to record a victory over Cincinnati. They should have the upper hand and the -143 for our Moneyline prediction looks a good price.
We’ve locked in our Cincinnati vs Iowa State betting picks, featuring our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore each section for the full analysis behind the plays.
Cincinnati vs Iowa State Preview
Cincinnati square off against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, November 14.
Cincinnati Bearcats have now lost three straight road games. In their previous game, Houston Cougars won 31-24 at TDECU Stadium.
Iowa State Cyclones have enjoyed two home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 42-31 on the road against Baylor Bears.
H2H: Cincinnati Won Previous H2H Clash
Cincinnati triumphed 38-30 when they last played Iowa State. This head-to-head was played at Nippert Stadium. We’ve seen two Iowa State wins in the past 3 meetings between the teams.
Quarterbacks
JC French IV
Jaylen Raynor
Best Bet
There are lots of reasons to support the pick that Iowa State will win this college football showdown. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -143.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.
Iowa State Moneyline Probability
If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 58.8% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for Iowa State can take a look at the Result & Total lines. You can combine this moneyline pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for JC French IV (Cincinnati) to finish with fewer than 209.5 passing yards stand at -114. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the QB Passing Yards line.
The odds for Gi'Bran Payne (Cincinnati) to record fewer than 55.5 rushing yards stand at -114. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this Player Rushing Yards wager is worth backing.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Our same game parlay has three options: Iowa State to win, Over 59.5 points and JC French IV (Cincinnati) to go Under 209.5 passing yards.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a great way of betting on a single event. Many football bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
30
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35
Iowa State
There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to bet on the Cyclones on the correct score lines. For example, a 35-30 win in their favor is available at huge odds.
Cincinnati 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.
Iowa State are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. At +120, Cincinnati are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 59.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s the chance to back Under 59.5 at -110.
There’s no shortage of betting opportunities when it comes to college football. The best betting apps offer a wide variety of team props and game lines for each game, so be sure to explore both the pre-game and in-game markets before making your pick.
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Iowa State Hold Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home
Iowa State own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 34.50 points on average and giving up 24.50.
Cincinnati have been beaten five straight times on the road. They have gone 2-8 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 25.10 points per contest and conceding 36.00.
The previous meeting at Jack Trice Stadium saw Iowa State defeat Cincinnati 34-17.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O59.5 | U59.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iowa State Home Stats |
7-3 | 59.00 | 34.50 | 24.50 | 4 | 6 | |
 Cincinnati Away Stats |
2-8 | 61.10 | 25.10 | 36.00 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O59.5 = Games Over 59.5 Points
- U59.5 = Games Under 59.5 Points
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Cincinnati Bearcats Stats
Iowa State Cyclones Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 61.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 61.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 59.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 59.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.00 pts and allowed 30.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 25.10 pts and allowed 36.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 59.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 59.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 59.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.30 pts and allowed 27.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.50 pts and allowed 24.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah
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9 | 0 | 339 | 147 | 192 | 6-0 | 3-0 | 9W |
Texas Tech
|
8 | 1 | 338 | 217 | 121 | 6-0 | 2-1 | 2W |
Arizona
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7 | 2 | 308 | 179 | 129 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 1W |
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|
7 | 2 | 279 | 178 | 101 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 1L |
Houston
|
7 | 2 | 319 | 192 | 127 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 1W |
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|
6 | 3 | 287 | 153 | 134 | 4-1 | 2-2 | 2W |
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|
6 | 3 | 395 | 245 | 150 | 4-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Arizona State
|
5 | 4 | 256 | 246 | 10 | 4-1 | 1-3 | 1W |
UCF
|
5 | 4 | 271 | 234 | 37 | 4-1 | 1-3 | 1W |
|
Cincinnati
|
5 | 4 | 297 | 265 | 32 | 5-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
5 | 4 | 335 | 311 | 24 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 1L |
|
Iowa State
|
4 | 5 | 263 | 260 | 3 | 4-1 | 0-4 | 1L |
TCU
|
4 | 5 | 214 | 142 | 72 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
4 | 5 | 282 | 241 | 41 | 4-2 | 0-3 | 3L |
Colorado
|
3 | 6 | 178 | 255 | -77 | 2-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Kansas
|
3 | 6 | 265 | 223 | 42 | 3-3 | 0-3 | 2L |
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