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NCAAF
TCU
Horned Frogs
7 - 0
Iowa State
Cyclones
5 - 2
October 28, 2017, 3:30 PM EDT
 | Jack Trice Stadium

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TCU
Horned Frogs
7 - 0
Iowa State
Cyclones
5 - 2
October 28, 2017, 3:30 PM EDT
 | Jack Trice Stadium

  • The TCU Horned Frogs are 4-0 SU in their last four games against Iowa State and have won each of the last three games in this head-to-head series by 21 points or more. Iowa State’s recent form suggests that this Saturday’s game in Iowa might be a bit more competitive.

    SHARK BITES
    • TCU is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games in October.
    • Iowa State is 0-10 SU in its last 10 games at home after winning its most recent home game.
    • The total has gone UNDER in TCU’s last four games against Iowa State.

    A big road test at Oklahoma still looms for TCU in November, but the Horned Frogs have passed all of the tests they’ve faced so far this season with flying colors. TCU is 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS in 2017, winning its seven games by an average margin of victory of 26.7 points. Kenny Hill has been fantastic under center with 1,728 passing yards and 15 touchdown passes against only three interceptions.

    Iowa State pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2017 season when it topped Oklahoma on the road 38-31 as 31-point underdogs. The Cyclones haven’t slowed down since, crushing Kansas 45-0 and Texas Tech 31-13 on the road to improve to 5-2 SU and 5-1-1 ATS on the season. Over their last 10 home games, the Cyclones are 7-2-1 ATS.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    Betting fans looking to back the visiting TCU Horned Frogs in this one found them as 7-point favorites on the Sportsbook college football point spread at Sportsbook. Bookmark the college football odds pages to see where the OVER/UNDER number opens in this game.

    Earlier, OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game picked a 36-30 victory for the Horned Frogs. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

    TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Iowa State Cyclones sport a record of 5-2 and 5-1-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the TCU Horned Frogs sit at 7-0 and 5-2 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER totals records are 3-4 for the Cyclones and 2-5 for the Horned Frogs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Iowa State vs TCU injuries news.

    The game pits the Iowa State Cyclones, currently No. 19 in our OddsShark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the TCU Horned Frogs, who rate No. 18 in the latest survey.

    Statistical Matchup

    Offensively, the game matches up the Iowa State Cyclones' No. 32-ranked offense (35 PPG) against a TCU Horned Frogs defense that ranks No. 9 at 14.86 PPG. The Cyclones passing attack has averaged 279 yards per game, more than the Horned Frogs give up through the air (210.57 YPG on average).

    In comparing defenses, the Horned Frogs own the league's No. 18-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 100 yards per game when on the road. Iowa State, on the other hand, rates No. 124 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Last time out for the the Jayhawks, they were scorched by John Diarse for 130 receiving yards against the Horned Frogs in a 43-0 loss at Amon Carter Stadium.

    Texas Tech was unable to contain David Montgomery in its last action Saturday and the result was a 31-13 Week 8 loss against the Cyclones.

    Betting Trends
    • Texas Christian is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
    • Texas Christian is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
    • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Christian's last 6 games
    • Texas Christian is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
    • Iowa State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
    • Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
    • Iowa State is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
    • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 5 games

    Next Betting Matchups

    TCU home to Texas, Saturday, November 4
    Iowa State at West Virginia, Saturday, November 4

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Odds

Saturday, October 28 Sat Oct 28

Opening
Current
TCU
vsFinal
Iowa State
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
-7
-105
-244
o53.5
-110
+7
-115
+216
u53.5
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
-6.5
-139
-265
o48
-105
+6.5
+119
+225
u48
-115
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

38.80
 Total Score
20.17
253.27
 Passing Yards
254.50
193.27
 Rushing Yards
108.00
30:27
 Time on Field
32:07
68.00
 Number of Plays
72.67
6.69
 Yards Per Play
5.09
38.80
 Total Score
20.17
10.33
 First Quarter
3.67
8.60
 Second Quarter
6.50
9.13
 Third Quarter
2.83
9.87
 Fourth Quarter
7.17
253.27
 Passing Yards
254.50
30.27
 Pass Attempts
39.92
19.47
 Pass Completions
26.08
2.00
 Sacks
2.17
15.27
 Sack Yards
16.08
13.01
 Yards Per Pass
9.76
193.27
 Rushing Yards
108.00
37.73
 Rush Attempts
32.75
5.12
 Yards Per Rush
3.30
0.53
 Interceptions
1.25
0.80
 Fumbles
1.25
0.53
 Fumbles Lost
0.58
1.07
 Total Turnovers
1.83
4.80
 Penalties
5.58
49.60
 Penalty Yards
45.67
30:27
 Time on Field
32:07
68.00
 Number of Plays
72.67
6.69
 Yards Per Play
5.09
4.20
 Punts
4.58
39.87
 Punt Average
39.91
99.33
 Return Yards
43.25

Head To Head

TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
7-1
 Record
1-7
5-3
 ATS
3-5
2-4
 O/U
2-4
33.75
 Score
19.12
200.62
 Rush Yds
114.12
32.38
 Pass Attempts
36.12
64.09
 Completion %
51.90
290.50
 Passing Yds
221.12
491.12
 Total Yds
335.25
2.12
 Turnovers
1.75
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
3-0
 Record
0-3
2-1
 ATS
1-2
0-3
 O/U
0-3
47.00
 Score
14.67
201.00
 Rush Yds
112.33
38.00
 Pass Attempts
38.33
72.81
 Completion %
51.30
407.00
 Passing Yds
238.33
608
 Total Yds
350.67
1.00
 Turnovers
1.33
Sep 17/16 (1 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Home
Away
41
 Score
20
-24.5
 ATS
+24.5
61.5 o
 O/U
61.5 u
229
 Rush Yds
138
35
 Pass Attempts
36
62.86
 Completion %
52.78
252
 Passing Yds
217
481
 Total Yds
355
0
 Turnovers
0
Oct 17/15 (2 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Away
Home
45
 Score
21
-20.5
 ATS
+20.5
69 o
 O/U
69 u
177
 Rush Yds
115
34
 Pass Attempts
38
82.35
 Completion %
63.16
444
 Passing Yds
346
621
 Total Yds
461
1
 Turnovers
2
Dec 6/14 (3 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Home
Away
55
 Score
3
-35
 ATS
+35
70 o
 O/U
70 u
197
 Rush Yds
84
45
 Pass Attempts
41
73.33
 Completion %
39.02
525
 Passing Yds
152
722
 Total Yds
236
2
 Turnovers
2
Nov 9/13 (4 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Away
Home
21
 Score
17
-7
 ATS
+7
45.5 o
 O/U
45.5 u
123
 Rush Yds
110
36
 Pass Attempts
40
55.56
 Completion %
47.50
245
 Passing Yds
173
368
 Total Yds
283
2
 Turnovers
2
Oct 6/12 (5 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Home
Away
23
 Score
37
-7
 ATS
+7
41 o
 O/U
41 u
185
 Rush Yds
152
40
 Pass Attempts
22
57.50
 Completion %
59.09
270
 Passing Yds
198
455
 Total Yds
350
5
 Turnovers
1
Dec 31/05 (6 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Home
Away
27
 Score
24
0
 ATS
-0
49.5 o
 O/U
49.5 u
135
 Rush Yds
34
33
 Pass Attempts
33
63.64
 Completion %
60.61
275
 Passing Yds
254
410
 Total Yds
288
3
 Turnovers
4
Sep 5/98 (7 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Away
Home
31
 Score
21
+4
 ATS
-4
 O/U
297
 Rush Yds
75
12
 Pass Attempts
45
41.67
 Completion %
48.89
71
 Passing Yds
268
368
 Total Yds
343
1
 Turnovers
2
Sep 9/95 (8 of 8)
TCU
 Stat Type IOWAST
Home
Away
27
 Score
10
-14
 ATS
+14
 O/U
262
 Rush Yds
205
24
 Pass Attempts
34
58.33
 Completion %
50.00
242
 Passing Yds
161
504
 Total Yds
366
3
 Turnovers
1

Team Records

TCU
 Record IOWAST
7-0
 All
5-2
4-0
 Home
2-2
3-0
 Away
3-0
0-0
 Neutral Site
0-0
5-2
 ATS
5-1-1
2-2
 ATS Home
2-1-1
3-0
 ATS Away
3-0
0-0
 ATS Neutral Site
0-0
2-4
 O/U
3-4
1-2
 O/U Home
2-2
1-2
 O/U Away
1-2
0-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-0
TCU
 Record IOWAST
4-0
 All
3-1
2-0
 Home
1-1
2-0
 Away
2-0
0-0
 Neutral Site
0-0
3-1
 ATS
3-1
1-1
 ATS Home
1-1
2-0
 ATS Away
2-0
0-0
 ATS Neutral Site
0-0
1-3
 O/U
1-3
0-2
 O/U Home
0-2
1-1
 O/U Away
1-1
0-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-0
TCU
 Record IOWAST
7-0
 All
5-2
4-0
 Home
2-2
3-0
 Away
3-0
0-0
 Neutral Site
0-0
5-2
 ATS
5-1-1
2-2
 ATS Home
2-1-1
3-0
 ATS Away
3-0
0-0
 ATS Neutral Site
0-0
2-4
 O/U
3-4
1-2
 O/U Home
2-2
1-2
 O/U Away
1-2
0-0
 O/U Neutral Site
0-0

Gametime Weather

Weather
2:00 pm EDT Clear
5ºC / 41ºF
53% Humidity
0% Precipitation
2% Cloud Cover
Wind Impact Stadium Type Open
Field Image
Arrow Image 11
 mph

Trends

  • Texas Christian are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas Christian's last 14 games.
  • Texas Christian are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
  • Texas Christian are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against Iowa State.
  • Texas Christian are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas Christian's last 7 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas Christian's last 6 games played in October.
  • Texas Christian are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games played in week 9.
  • Texas Christian are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Saturday.
  • Iowa State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 5 games.
  • Iowa State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 5 games against Texas Christian.
  • Iowa State are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games at home.
  • Iowa State are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
  • Iowa State are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games played in October.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 7 games played in week 9.
  • Iowa State are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa State's last 6 games when playing as the underdog.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Warren ThompsonWRIs out for season, Undisclosed
Dylan WrightWRIs out for season, Undisclosed
Johnny HodgesLBIs out for season, Undisclosed
Name Position Inj Desc
No Injuries to Report

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line/Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Oct 21, 2017KANSAS43-0W-36.5/60W/U191284475-2546210
Oct 14, 2017KAN.ST26-6W-7.5/49W/U98297395701462160
Oct 7, 2017WESTV31-24W-12/68L/U170236406142366508-2
Sep 23, 2017OKLAST44-31W+9.5/67.5W/O238228466101398499-3
Sep 16, 2017SMU56-36W-22.5/64.5L/O2543656191243394631
Sep 9, 2017ARK28-7W-2.5/57W/U1951663611291382671
Sep 2, 2017JACKST63-0W-59/N/AW/N/A242300542244165-1
Dec 30, 2016GEORGI23-31L-3/48L/O1751463212481644121
Dec 3, 2016KAN.ST6-30L-4/50.5L/U1421382803361594950
Nov 25, 2016TEXAS31-9W+3/60.5W/U3091784871892184070
View Game Logs
Date Opp Score SU Line/Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Oct 21, 2017TXTECH31-13W+6.5/66.5W/U208192400129207336-2
Oct 14, 2017KANSAS45-0W-23/62W/U1062123186244106-2
Oct 7, 2017OKLA38-31W+31/61.5W/O81368449190323513-1
Sep 28, 2017TEXAS7-17L+5/61L/U102462561411713121
Sep 16, 2017AKRON41-14W-10/63W/U19131750838293331-3
Sep 9, 2017IOWA41-44L+3/49P/O1203474671643334971
Sep 2, 2017N.IOWA42-24W-10/51.5W/O134271405119259378-2
Nov 26, 2016WESTV19-49L+7.5/60L/O1903715612723416134
Nov 19, 2016TXTECH66-10W+3.5/75.5W/O27233660884222306-3
Nov 12, 2016KANSAS31-24W-10.5/56L/U238220458244171415-1
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