Iowa Hawkeyes
American Football NCAAF Jack Trice Stadium Sat 6 Sep 12:00
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College Football Betting Preview: Iowa vs Iowa State

Iowa square off against Iowa State in the 2025 edition of Cy-Hawk at Jack Trice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 6 September. Our NCAAF Week 2 betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

Iowa State and Iowa are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 41.5 as a value wager at -110.

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Iowa State Beat Iowa in Pair’s Last Matchup

Iowa Hawkeyes claimed a victory in their previous game. A 34-7 home win occurred against Albany Great Danes at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa State Cyclones won their last game 55-7, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Jack Trice Stadium against South Dakota Coyotes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Iowa State claim a 20-19 win over Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. It’s been three Iowa wins in the past 5 games between these teams.

Quarterbacks

Iowa vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks

This expert Iowa vs Iowa State betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 41.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these college football teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

Our CFB picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the game. From there, we dive into the most valuable stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Iowa vs Iowa State stats:

  • The 41.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Iowa games on the road.
  • The 41.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Iowa games.
  • The 41.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Iowa games on the road.
  • The 41.5 line has been covered in the last 12 Iowa State games.
  • The 41.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Iowa State games.

Over 41.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Terrell Washington Jr. Anytime TD +155 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Terrell Washington Jr. (Iowa) to hit paydirt at +155. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Touchdown Scorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

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Carson Hansen Over 50.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Carson Hansen (Iowa) at -114 surpass 50.5 rushing yards. We can place a Player Rushing Yards bet with confidence, as we expect him to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 41.5
Spread Iowa State -3.5
Anytime Touchdown Terrell Washington Jr.

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 41.5, Iowa State -3.5 and Terrell Washington Jr. (Iowa) to record a touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa Iowa logo 17 - 28 Iowa State logo Iowa State

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Cyclones to achieve a 28-17 victory is on offer at massive odds.

Iowa vs Iowa State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Iowa State Made Favorites by the Books

The sportsbooks have Iowa State at -161 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 62% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Iowa are least likely to win at +134.

The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 42.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 42.5, this outcome can be backed at -110. 

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Carson Hansen Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Carson Hansen is the favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +550. If you’re interested in backing him to score a TD at anytime, then the price is +115.

Touchdown

Carson Hansen (Iowa State)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
+115
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Terrell Washington Jr. (Iowa)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+145
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Mark Gronowski (Iowa)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+135
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Xavier Williams (Iowa)
First TD
+1000
Anytime TD
+230
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Receiving Yards

Gabe Burkle (Iowa State)
Over 33.5
-114
Under 33.5
-114
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Brett Eskildsen (Iowa State)
Over 30.5
-114
Under 30.5
-114
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Benjamin Brahmer (Iowa State)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Terrell Washington Jr. (Iowa)
Over 58.5
-114
Under 58.5
-114
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Carson Hansen (Iowa State)
Over 50.5
-114
Under 50.5
-114
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Mark Gronowski (Iowa)
Over 26.5
-114
Under 26.5
-114
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Rocco Becht (Iowa State)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Iowa State Eye Another Home Win

Iowa State have run off three straight victories at Jack Trice Stadium. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, scoring 33.60 points per contest and conceding 19.60.

Iowa have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, scoring 16.60 points per contest and conceding 19.90.

Iowa beat Iowa State 20-13 in their most recent meeting at Jack Trice Stadium. Across 3 head-to-head meetings at Jack Trice Stadium, Iowa have come out on top each time.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O41.5 U41.5
Iowa State logo Iowa State Home Stats 7-3 53.20 33.60 19.60 9 1
Iowa logo Iowa Away Stats 5-5 36.50 16.60 19.90 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O41.5 = Games Over 41.5 Points
  • U41.5 = Games Under 41.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Iowa Hawkeyes logo Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Iowa State Cyclones logo Iowa State Cyclones Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big 12 W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 1 0 40 6 34 1-0 0-0 1W
BYU 1 0 69 0 69 1-0 0-0 1W
Houston 1 0 27 0 27 1-0 0-0 1W
Iowa State 2 0 79 28 51 1-0 1-0 2W
Kansas 2 0 77 14 63 2-0 0-0 2W
Oklahoma State 1 0 27 7 20 1-0 0-0 1W
TCU 1 0 48 14 34 0-0 1-0 1W
Texas Tech 1 0 67 7 60 1-0 0-0 1W
UCF 1 0 17 10 7 1-0 0-0 1W
Utah 1 0 43 10 33 0-0 1-0 1W
West Virginia 1 0 45 3 42 1-0 0-0 1W
Kansas State 1 1 59 59 0 1-1 0-0 1W
Baylor 0 1 24 38 -14 0-1 0-0 1L
Cincinnati 0 1 17 20 -3 0-1 0-0 1L
Colorado 0 1 20 27 -7 0-1 0-0 1L
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illinois 1 0 52 3 49 1-0 0-0 1W
Indiana 1 0 27 14 13 1-0 0-0 1W
Wisconsin 1 0 17 0 17 1-0 0-0 1W
Washington 1 0 38 21 17 1-0 0-0 1W
USC 1 0 73 13 60 1-0 0-0 1W
Rutgers 1 0 34 31 3 1-0 0-0 1W
Purdue 1 0 31 0 31 1-0 0-0 1W
Penn State 1 0 46 11 35 1-0 0-0 1W
Oregon 1 0 59 13 46 1-0 0-0 1W
Ohio State 1 0 14 7 7 1-0 0-0 1W
Nebraska 1 0 20 17 3 0-0 1-0 1W
Minnesota 1 0 23 10 13 1-0 0-0 1W
Michigan 1 0 34 17 17 1-0 0-0 1W
Michigan State 1 0 23 6 17 1-0 0-0 1W
Maryland 1 0 39 7 32 1-0 0-0 1W
Iowa 1 0 34 7 27 1-0 0-0 1W
Northwestern 0 1 3 23 -20 0-0 0-1 1L
UCLA 0 1 10 43 -33 0-1 0-0 1L