Iowa State Cyclones (3-3) vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (2-3)
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Cincinnati Bearcats 10/14/23 – On Saturday, Iowa State Cyclones and Cincinnati Bearcats meet up in an exciting NCAAF daily free predictions contest that pits two promising but inconsistent teams against each other. Both are currently around.500 so a win here would provide much-needed momentum heading into the second half of their respective seasons. With many surprises likely happening here as this game comes close to full time prediction!
The Cyclones have found success on the ground thanks to a powerful running back like Eli Sanders, with 211 yards from 43 attempts proving his worth and Jaylin Noel providing key contributions on offense with 31 receptions for 284 receiving yards.
Cincinnati boasts a potency running game as well, led by Corey Kiner’s 405 yard output from just 76 attempts. Furthermore, Cincinnati wide receiver Xzavier Henderson has provided them with the aerial threat they need.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Nippert Stadium |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Rocco Becht QB vs. Emory Jones QB
Rocco Becht, quarterbacking for the Cyclones, has shown great promise as an influential playmaker this season. Completing 108 out of 180 passing attempts for 1223 passing yards under his belt, Becht has certainly made his presence known on the field. Becht’s completion percentage of 60 and his 10 passing touchdowns highlight his ability to find the end zone, respectively. Yet when examining Becht’s stats closely, certain issues surface which require further investigation. Becht has committed five interceptions, which indicate moments of questionable decision-making; two sacks that he has suffered expose vulnerabilities either within his pocket presence or offensive line protection, suggesting that while Becht can deliver explosive plays, consistency and resilience under pressure will ultimately determine their Cyclones success.
Emory Jones, leading the Bearcats, has narrowly edged out Becht in terms of statistics. Completing 100 of 161 passing attempts, Jones has amassed 1226 passing yards with a 62.1 completion percentage. Jones could give the Bearcats an edge they need, with his marginally higher accuracy rate giving them a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, however, Jones’ record is far from flawless: His six interceptions may suggest moments of inaccuracy or defensive misreads on defense. Additional problems exist due to Jones’ 10 sacks this season, totaling 51 yards lost in loss. These setbacks reveal potential challenges or vulnerabilities within Bearcats offensive strategy or O-line play; similarly to Becht’s performance under pressure in crucial moments and pressure-filled games, Jones could well decide the outcome of this crucial matchup.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati Bearcats -175, Total Odds: 49
Odds provide an intriguing window into how a game will develop. At -175, Cincinnati stands as bookmakers’ favorites to secure victory. But this doesn’t guarantee it; odds often factor in recent performances, home advantage, and public sentiment into consideration when assigning odds. A total set at 49 suggests an expectation of an evenly balanced scoring game without too many scoring drives on either side or consistent offense; bettors might see this as a sign that while there may be scoring drives between plays but a high-scoring shootout is less likely.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends
Recent betting trends for the Cyclones have been inconsistent. Over their last nine games, they are just 3-6 against the spread, which indicates a patchy run against the spread. Furthermore, on their most recent road games – where they went winless with straight up records of 0-6 each time – their road performance has been especially poor; yet week 7 games saw them go undefeated against the spread and could signal an improvement going forward.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
The Bearcats have recently struggled, going 3-10 against the spread in their last 13 games and failing to cover six out of seven home games as indicated by an ATS record of just 1-6 – especially when facing teams from Big 12 conferences which suggests possible matchup issues.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Cincinnati Bearcats 10/14/23 Betting Picks
Given recent betting trends and team performances, this matchup promises to be closer than anticipated. While the Bearcats may be considered favorites, their Cyclones’ week 7 ATS record cannot be ignored.
Consider both teams’ strengths and vulnerabilities before choosing your betting strategy; taking into account recent trends, placing an under total wager might be smart. For those interested in premium parlays, Iowa State ATS betting in combination with under total could prove profitable.
Free Pick and Prediction: Iowa State Cyclones 24, Cincinnati Bearcats 21.