Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Iowa State vs Cincinnati
Iowa State go up against Cincinnati in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Nippert Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Cincinnati Look Set for Victory
We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -120 that Cincinnati are able to secure a victory over Iowa State.
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Iowa State Beat Cincinnati in their Previous Matchup
Iowa State Cyclones beat Arizona Wildcats in their previous game, making it five straight victories. It was a 39-14 home win at Jack Trice Stadium.
Cincinnati Bearcats got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 37-34 road triumph at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium when meeting Kansas Jayhawks.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 34-17 in favor of Iowa State when they last played Cincinnati, with the matchup taking place at Jack Trice Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Rocco Becht
Brendan Sorsby
Iowa State vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks
The Iowa State vs Cincinnati betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
If you’re looking for a value bet, then -120 that Cincinnati win this college football battle certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to triumph on the Moneyline at attractive odds.
We only publish our CFB predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.
Key Iowa State vs Cincinnati stats:
Cincinnati Moneyline Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you can correctly predict that Cincinnati will win along with the number of points, then you are able to combine the two options and getting larger odds on the Result & Total lines.
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Best Bet
Cincinnati Moneyline @ -120
Player Prop Picks
Tawee Walker (Cincinnati) is priced at -115 to record a TD. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Touchdown Scorer.
Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) can be backed at -114 to exceed 243.5 passing yards. We're confident in him covering the QB Passing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick includes Cincinnati on the moneyline, Under 55.5 and Tawee Walker (Cincinnati) scoring a touchdown.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same game, then a football same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
24
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28
Cincinnati
Cincinnati are available at massive odds to register a 28-24 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close matchup and there won’t be much between the teams.
Iowa State vs Cincinnati 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.
Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds
Cincinnati are on offer at -123 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with Iowa State available at +106. The probability of the home team winning this college game is 55% according to the sportsbooks.
The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 56.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 56.5 can find odds of -105 available.
When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.
Carson Hansen Favorite to Be First TD Scorer
Carson Hansen is the favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +500. If you’re interested in backing him to score a TD at anytime, then the price is -179.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Five Wins for Cincinnati
Cincinnati have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 30.60 points per contest and conceding 21.00.
Iowa State have strung together three straight wins on the road. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 28.60 points per contest while yielding 26.60.
The last time these teams met at Nippert Stadium, Iowa State came out on top 30-10 against Cincinnati.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O55.5 | U55.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Home Stats |
5-5 | 51.60 | 30.60 | 21.00 | 3 | 7 | |
 Iowa State Away Stats |
8-2 | 55.20 | 28.60 | 26.60 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O55.5 = Games Over 55.5 Points
- U55.5 = Games Under 55.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Iowa State Cyclones Stats
Cincinnati Bearcats Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 53.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 55.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 55.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 55.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.30 pts and allowed 22.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 28.60 pts and allowed 26.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 52.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 49.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 55.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 55.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.40 pts and allowed 24.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 29.70 pts and allowed 20.20 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
4 | 0 | 154 | 37 | 117 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
Houston
|
4 | 0 | 125 | 53 | 72 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
|
Iowa State
|
5 | 0 | 158 | 71 | 87 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Texas Tech
|
4 | 0 | 208 | 45 | 163 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Utah
|
4 | 1 | 195 | 73 | 122 | 1-1 | 3-0 | 1W |
Arizona
|
3 | 1 | 125 | 65 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
|
Cincinnati
|
3 | 1 | 158 | 74 | 84 | 2-1 | 1-0 | 3W |
TCU
|
3 | 1 | 149 | 86 | 63 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
UCF
|
3 | 1 | 139 | 60 | 79 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Baylor
|
3 | 2 | 183 | 144 | 39 | 1-2 | 2-0 | 1W |
Kansas
|
3 | 2 | 183 | 103 | 80 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1L |
Colorado
|
2 | 3 | 129 | 114 | 15 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
2 | 3 | 131 | 126 | 5 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1W |
West Virginia
|
2 | 3 | 110 | 133 | -23 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 2L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 3 | 69 | 140 | -71 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
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