Iowa State Cyclones
American Football NCAAF Amon G. Carter Stadium Sat 8 Nov 15:30
Texas Christian Horned Frogs (TCU)
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  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Iowa State vs TCU

Iowa State face TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NCAAF predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

TCU Look the Value Bet

We’re backing TCU against the spread when playing Iowa State. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -7.5 line, with odds of -104 on offer.

4 Wins for Iowa State in Last 5 H2H Encounters

Iowa State Cyclones have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Arizona State Sun Devils 24-19 at Jack Trice Stadium.

Texas Christian Horned Frogs have won four straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating West Virginia Mountaineers 23-17 at Mountaineer Field.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 27-14 win for Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium when they last played TCU. In the past 5 H2H meetings, Iowa State have won four.

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Iowa State vs TCU Prediction & Picks

This expert Iowa State vs TCU 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

There’s a generous line of -7.5 when it comes to TCU for this college football matchup. The -104 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college football handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Iowa State vs TCU stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by TCU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by TCU in 3 of their last 4 games at home this season.

TCU -7.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 51% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Hoover Over 273.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Josh Hoover (TCU) can be backed at -114 to record more than 273.5 passing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with QB Passing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.

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Jordan Dwyer Over 40.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Jordan Dwyer (Iowa State) at -114 surpass 40.5 receiving yards. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Receiving Yards bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread TCU -7.5
Totals Under 57.5
Passing Yards Josh Hoover Over 273.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: TCU -7.5, Under 57.5 points and Josh Hoover (TCU) to have Over 273.5 passing yards.

The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa State Iowa State logo 21 - 30 TCU logo TCU

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, TCU can be backed to win 30-21 at enormous betting odds.

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Iowa State vs TCU 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.

TCU Made Favorites by the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 74% probability of winning this college game, TCU might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -278 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Iowa State are trading at +225.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 57.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 57.5, there are odds of -105.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of team props and game lines for most college football matchups. The top sportsbooks have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Chase Sowell (Iowa State)
Over 45.5
-114
Under 45.5
-114
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Brett Eskildsen (Iowa State)
Over 38.5
-114
Under 38.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Carson Hansen (Iowa State)
Over 80.5
-114
Under 80.5
-114
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Kevorian Barnes (TCU)
Over 70.5
-114
Under 70.5
-114
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Abu Sama III (Iowa State)
Over 24.5
-114
Under 24.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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TCU Rolling at Home

TCU have chalked up seven straight victories at Amon G. Carter Stadium. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 37.40 points on offense and surrendering 24.20 on defense.

Iowa State own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 27.10 points per contest and conceding 27.40.

The last time these teams met at Amon G. Carter Stadium, TCU came out on top 62-14 against Iowa State.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O57.5 U57.5
TCU logo TCU Home Stats 8-2 61.60 37.40 24.20 6 4
Iowa State logo Iowa State Away Stats 6-4 54.50 27.10 27.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O57.5 = Games Over 57.5 Points
  • U57.5 = Games Under 57.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Iowa State Cyclones logo Iowa State Cyclones Stats
TCU logo TCU Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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
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