Free Week 8 Prediction: Cyclones vs. Red Raiders Odds
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College Football Handicapping: Week 8
(4-2) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-3)
Date: Saturday, October 19 2019
Time: 12:00 pm EST
Venue: Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, Texas
NCAA Football Spread: Cyclones -6
NCAA Betting Total: 55.5
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Both of Iowa State’s losses were close ones but at the same time I thought they would be better this season. I saw this is a breakthrough season not another one of of close calls.
Both of these teams lost close games to Baylor on the road so they could be closer in quality than we realized.
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Who ever wins might have an outside shot at playing in the title game if the rest of the season breaks right.
Iowa State Cyclones
Only three points separate Iowa State from being 6-0. They lost by one at home in their annual game against Iowa and by two on the road against still undefeated Baylor.
Brock Purdy has been steady at quarterback this season. He kind of came out of nowhere last year as a freshman and has maintained a high level of play this season, but not taken a step forward. They need him more than they did last year though.
That is because the weapons around him are not as fearsome as they were a year ago. All you have to do is look at the NFL rosters and see why. They are missing their top tailback and receiver from last year and no new players have really emerged.
Iowa State has proven to be a solid defensive team this season but not really pressed by teams that would be considered strong offensive teams. Texas Tech, even under new leadership, can still wing it pretty good. Iowa State will have to control that.
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It shows you what the markets still think about ISU that they are a solid favourite on the road. That has not happened much in their history.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Red Raiders lost last week to Baylor, in overtime. It was the first time this season they have been close against a Power 5 team. They are not the team we know from past iterations but not so far removed either, if that makes any sense.
Alan Bowman has been out for a while now and Jett Duffy has performed mostly well in his absence. Duffy was money in an upset win against Oklahoma State with more than 400 yards and 4 TDs.
T.J Vasher is the top target and a super tough cover at 6’6″ and 210 pounds. He has almost double the number of receptions of the next most popular target. It is easy to find him but tough to stop him.
The defense has made strides this season but that has only brought them to the middle of the pack. They are still yielding 27ppg and are the weak unit on the team. If they can execute a good gameplan they might pull another upset.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Under is 9-1 in ISU last 10 games on fieldturf.
- ISU are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games in October.
- Under is 20-8 in ISU last 28 road games.
- Over is 7-2 in TTU last 9 conference games.
- TTU are 8-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 8-3 in TTU last 11 home games.
Free Week 8 NCAA Football Pick
I am looking forward to this matchup. I like Iowa State to prevail as they are classically steady but unspectacular. That is the kind of team that always gives Tex Tech fits.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Iowa State -6
I am expecting Purdy to be sharp, even on the road. He has shown a great knack for not being too phased by environments and with this game at noon it won’t be as raucous.
To beat the Red Raiders you have to get them to slow down a little. The Cyclones will take away Vasher as best they can and the rest of the offense won’t be able to do enough. .
Week 8 Free Score Prediction: Iowa State 35 – Texas Tech 20
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