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The Texas Longhorns (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) and Iowa State Cyclones (5-4, 3-3) hook up at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, and though Texas is ranked NO. 19, Iowa State is favored by nearly a touchdown.
We analyze the Texas-Iowa State odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Texas at Iowa State: Three things you need to know
1. Texas has a marginal record, but it’s no fault of the offense. The Longhorns are 20th in the country in total yards (476.7), 16th in passing yards (303.7) and 14th in points scored (37.8). Defensively, however, Texas is 109th in total yards allowed (447.6) and 124th in passing yards allowed (299.6).
2. Iowa State can match Texas offensively, as ranking 16th in total yards (479.2), eighth in passing yards (323.2) and tied for 19th in points scored (36.4). It is on defense where the Cyclones separate from the Longhorns, ranking 32nd in rushing yards allowed (128.4) and 43rd in total yards allowed (359.8).
3. The home team is 5-2 against the spread in the past seven meetings in this series, and the under is 4-0 in the past four battles.
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Texas at Iowa State: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Iowa State 41, Texas 38
Moneyline (ML)
Iowa State (-257) is too steep at this price, although the Cyclones should be able to pull it out at home. Still, while they’re nearly a touchdown favorite, this one really could go either way.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Iowa State to win would return a profit of $3.90.
Against the Spread (ATS)
TEXAS (+6.5, -106) is ranked in the Top 20 for a reason. Between QB Sam Ehlinger and WR Devin Duvernay, this offense can roll up a lot of points and hang with anyone. Iowa State (-6.5, -115) also sports a high-powered offense, led by QB Brock Purdy. Remember, though, the Longhorns are 14-2 straight up in this series, and 6-1 in their seven trips to I-State.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER (65.5, -115) is the play, although you’ll be betting against all of the trends. The under is 38-16 in the past 54 for Texas against winning teams, while going 46-20 in the past 66 Big 12 battles. The under is also 19-9-2 in the past 30 for Iowa State and 7-2-1 in the past 10 against winning teams. However, both of these offenses are explosive, and the Longhorns defense is very giving.
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