Week 6 action on Saturday will see the Texas Tech Red Raiders looking to boost their win total and cover the spread when the Iowa State Cyclones visit Jones AT&T Stadium.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Tech Red Raiders were sitting as -11.5-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.
A 42-25 result in favor of the Red Raiders is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iowa State Cyclones will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 2-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Texas Tech Red Raiders are 3-2 ATS. Iowa State is 0-4 against the over under total, while Texas Tech is 4-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas Tech vs Iowa State injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 76-rated Texas Tech Red Raiders and the No. 105-ranked Iowa State Cyclones, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Texas Tech Red Raiders No. 3-ranked offense (50 PPG) against a Iowa State Cyclones defense that ranks No. 38 at 20.25 PPG. The Texas Tech Red Raiders passing attack has averaged 423.8 yards per game, more than the Iowa State Cyclones give up through the air (194.75 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Iowa State Cyclones own the league's No. 63-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 171 yards per game when on the road. Texas Tech, on the other hand, rates No. 67 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Iowa State cruised to victory in its last outing, as they ran up a 38-13 score against Kansas at Jack Trice Stadium.
Patrick Mahomes led the way last time out for the Red Raiders, connecting for 415 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 63-35 loss to the Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Iowa State home to TCU, Saturday, October 17th
Texas Tech at Kansas, Saturday, October 17th