Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Nov 2026

Iowa State vs Baylor Predictions

Best Bet

Under 50.5 Points @ -110

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Under 50.5 could be on the money for this Baylor vs Iowa State battle. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

Our expert Iowa State vs Baylor betting coverage includes our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for the complete analysis behind each pick.

Iowa State vs Baylor Preview

Iowa State go up against Baylor at McLane Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, November 7.

Iowa State Cyclones have suffered three consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 51-49 home triumph against Oklahoma State Cowboys at Jack Trice Stadium.

Baylor Bears won last time out by a 41-9 scoreline. It was on the road against UCF Knights at Acrisure Bounce House.

H2H: Iowa State Won Previous H2H Clash

Iowa State have claimed victories in the last two matchups against Baylor. At McLane Stadium, the scoreline was 30-18 and then we saw 43-21 at Jack Trice Stadium. Both teams have three wins on the board when we look at the 6-game H2H record.

Quarterbacks

Jaylen Raynor

181.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

DJ Lagway

266.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Best Bet

We’ve identified a betting angle for this college football matchup on the totals. Our best pick is Under 50.5 which can currently be backed at odds of -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Iowa State games on the road.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Iowa State games on the road.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Iowa State games on the road.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Baylor games.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 8 Baylor games this season.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Baylor games.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college football handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each pick.

Under 50.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Raynor Under 181.5 Passing Yards -114

You can back Jaylen Raynor (Iowa State) at -114 to end with fewer than 181.5 passing yards. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this QB Passing Yards wager is worth backing.

Latest Jaylen Raynor Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 181.5

-114

Under 181.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 16.5

-114

Under 16.5

-114

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Louis Brown IV Under 35.5 Receiving Yards -114

The odds for Louis Brown IV (Iowa State) to have less than 35.5 receiving yards stand at -114. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line.

Latest Louis Brown IV Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 35.5

-114

Under 35.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa State 13 - 31 Baylor

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Baylor to achieve a 31-13 win could be along the right lines. There are huge odds for this particular outcome.

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Iowa State vs Baylor 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.

The sportsbooks have Baylor at -370 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 79% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Iowa State are trading at +280.

9.5 is the spread and 50.5 is the total points line. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those who wager Under 50.5 can get -110.

There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.

Moneyline

Iowa State

+280

Baylor

-370

Point Spread

Iowa State +9.5

-104

Baylor -9.5

-118

Total Points

Under 50.5

-110

Over 50.5

-110

Receiving Yards

Gavin Freeman (Baylor)

Over 91.5

-114

Under 91.5

-114

Jamal Polite Jr. (Iowa State)

Over 45.5

-114

Under 45.5

-114

Louis Brown IV (Baylor)

Over 35.5

-114

Under 35.5

-114

Omari Hayes (Iowa State)

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-114

Jadon Porter (Baylor)

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-114

Ty Claiborne (Iowa State)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-114

Aiden Flora (Iowa State)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Aiden Flora (Iowa State)

Over 91.5

-118

Under 91.5

-112

Michael Turner (Baylor)

Over 36.5

-114

Under 36.5

-114

DJ Lagway (Baylor)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-114

Jaylen Raynor (Iowa State)

Over 16.5

-114

Under 16.5

-114

Passing Yards

DJ Lagway (Baylor)

Over 266.5

-114

Under 266.5

-114

Jaylen Raynor (Iowa State)

Over 181.5

-114

Under 181.5

-114

Baylor Have Six Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

Baylor have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, averaging 29.20 points on offense and surrendering 20.90 on defense.

Iowa State have come up short in three consecutive away outings. They have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 20.30 points on offense and surrendering 24.90 on defense.

Iowa State defeated Baylor 30-18 the last time they played at McLane Stadium. In the last 3 head-to-head games at McLane Stadium, Baylor have won two, while Iowa State have one victory.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O50.5	U50.5
Baylor Home Stats		6-4	50.10	29.20	20.90	5	5
Iowa State Away Stats		5-5	45.20	20.30	24.90	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
• U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Iowa State Cyclones Stats

Baylor Bears 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

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 53.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 45.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 50.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 50.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.00 pts and allowed 24.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 20.30 pts and allowed 24.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 48.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 50.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 50.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.60 pts and allowed 19.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 29.20 pts and allowed 20.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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