Free Week 6 Prediction: Horned Frogs vs Cyclones Odds
Looking for TCU Horned Frogs vs. Iowa State Cyclones free picks? Week 6 betting sees the Horned Frogs taking on the Cyclones Saturday, October 5, at MidAmerican Field in Ames, Iowa. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NCAA football season long so stay tuned for more FREE college football predictions like this Horned Frogs Cyclones Week 6 free pick.
College Football Handicapping: Week 6
(3-1) TCU Horned Frogs vs. Iowa State Cyclones (2-2)
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm EST
Venue: MidAmerican Field, Ames, Iowa
NCAA Football Spread: Cyclones -3.5
NCAA Betting Total: 46
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Big 12 rivals clash today when TCU visits the Iowa State Cyclones in a battle of evenly matched programs. Iowa’s two narrow losses this season come against undefeated Baylor and Iowa.
Meanwhile, TCU routed Kansas 51-14 last Saturday just one week after dropping a 41-38 heartbreaker vs. no. 24 SMU.
Both TCU and Iowa State enjoyed bowl game appearances in 2018.
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Last season, the Horned Frogs edged visiting ISU 17-14. Expect another close, hard-nosed contest between these schools Saturday.
TCU Horned Frogs
Offensively potent and flanked by smash-mouth ground gains, TCU is finding a quality start after not having enough bodies to hold spring exhibition.
The biggest reason for TCU’s early success, however, is its rugged senior workhorse. Running back Darius Anderson ranks among national leaders while currently sporting 483 yards, five touchdowns and 8.2 yards per carry. Anderson added 115 yards and one score as the Horned Frogs tallied 319 rushing yards vs. Kansas.
Freshman Max Duggan stood alongside Anderson during last week’s route while tossing two scores and completing eight-of-eleven passes. After passing for seven touchdowns against no picks this season, Duggan is making his case to become TCU’s every-down starter.
Perhaps more impressive than its offense, which averages 40.5 points, is Texas Christian’s defense. The Horned Frogs have built a steel wall, allowing opponents 18.5 points against.
This continued two-way efficacy is vital if TCU hopes to come away a winner today in Iowa.
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Iowa State Cyclones
At 2-2, Iowa State is a few yards shy of being an undefeated, nationally-ranked program. After outclassing lesser schools, the Cyclones let Baylor and in-state rival Iowa eke two defensive struggles by three total points.
Last week, following a prior 72-20 thumping of UL Monroe, ISU nearly overcame a 20-point defecit vs. Baylor, but ultimately lost on a last-minute field goal.
The sting from that defeat will no doubt motivate the Cyclones and burgeoning sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy today. Purdy completed 27-of-45 passes last week for 342 yards, two touchdowns and one pick as his defense fell just short.
Yet, after going tit-for-tat vs. two of FBS’ better offerings, this weekend, at home, Purdy and the stingy Cyclone defense should frustrate novice Duggan and a banged up Horned Frogs group enough for inter conference success.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Under is 8-2 in TCU last 10 games in October.
- Under is 16-5 in TCU last 21 road games.
- TCU are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
- ISU are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
- Under is 27-9-1 in ISU last 37 games as a favorite.
- ISU are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
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To highlight one of week six’s most underrated matchups, Purdy will use his talented receiving corps as Iowa State’s experience becomes the key factor in their inaugural 2019 Big 12 win.
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With several top recievers questionable for today’s tilt, expect TCU to ride Anderson and its run game. However, ISU will remain one step ahead behind their matching elite defense. Expect home field to make the difference in this chippy, low-scoring affair.
The burden of proof resides on Duggan’s arm and TCU’s secondary to prove it can navigate past quality Iowa State.
Week 6 Free Score Prediction: TCU Horned Frogs 17 – Iowa State Cyclones 21
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