Texas Tech vs Iowa St. Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 10

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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma won 27-13. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 01, 2024, 3:24 PM
  • Iowa St. is a -14.5 point favorite vs. Texas Tech
  • Texas Tech vs. Iowa State Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-3) visit Jack Trice Stadium to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (7-0) on Nov. 2 in Ames, IA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

Iowa St. is a betting favorite in Week 10, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Texas Tech vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 56.5 total points.

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Texas Tech vs. Iowa State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+14.5 -11556.5 -115+450
Iowa State -14.5 -10556.5 -105-650

Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this game with 84.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Texas Tech and Iowa St., key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Texas Tech vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 65.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+8.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+2.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Texas Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Texas Tech Player Prop Bets Today

  • Caleb Douglas has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Tahj Brooks has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Behren Morton has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.10 Units / 110% ROI)
  • Coy Eakin has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Behren Morton has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Iowa State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Iowa State Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Carson Hansen has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Jaylon Jackson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Benjamin Brahmer has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Rocco Becht has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Rocco Becht has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)

Texas Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Texas Tech is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 7.91% ROI).

  • Texas Tech is 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units / 3.42% ROI
  • Texas Tech is 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • Texas Tech is 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Iowa State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Iowa St. is 5-2 against the spread this college football season (+2.8 Units / 36.84% ROI).

  • Iowa State is 6-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 16.89% ROI
  • Iowa State is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • Iowa State is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Texas Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Iowa State

Texas Tech is 8-2 (.800) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-14th-best in FBS; Average: .538

Texas Tech is 8-2 (.800) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .600

Texas Tech is 10-4 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .608

Texas Tech is 11-4 (.733) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .628

Iowa State: Keys to the Game vs. Texas Tech

Iowa State is winless (0-4) when intercepting no passes since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .399

Iowa State is undefeated (7-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .662

Iowa State is 4-1 (.800) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .625

Iowa State is 11-5 (.688) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 11th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .485

Matchup Notes for Texas Tech vs. Iowa State

Iowa State’s WRs has gained 1,406 yards on 95 receptions (14.8 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among Big 12 WRs. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 15.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.

Iowa State’s TEs has gained 270 yards on 19 receptions (14.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big 12 TEs. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 13.3 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-worst among FBS defenses.

Iowa State’s WRs has gained 1,406 yards on 95 receptions (14.8 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among Big 12 WRs. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 13.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-worst among Big 12 defenses.

Texas Tech’s QBs has thrown for 2,265 passing yards in 8 games (283.1 YPG) this season — T-21st-best among FBS teams. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech has gained 2,305 yards on 206 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 skill players. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — best among Big 12 defenses.

Texas Tech’s QBs has thrown for 2,265 passing yards in 8 games (283.1 YPG) this season — T-21st-best among FBS teams. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — best among Big 12 defenses.

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Texas Tech’s QBs has thrown for 2,265 passing yards in 8 games (283.1 YPG) this season — T-21st-best among FBS teams. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech has gained 2,305 yards on 206 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 skill players. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — best among Big 12 defenses.

Texas Tech’s QBs has thrown for 2,265 passing yards in 8 games (283.1 YPG) this season — T-21st-best among FBS teams. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — best among Big 12 defenses.

Texas Tech’s offense has thrown for 2,305 passing yards in 8 games (288.1 YPG) this season — T-19th-best among FBS offenses. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.

Texas Tech has gained 2,305 yards on 206 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Iowa State’s defense has allowed just 9.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-4th-best among FBS defenses.

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends

Iowa State Skill Players have averaged 22.9 yards per reception (709 yards/31 catches) in short yardage situations since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.4

Iowa State WRs have averaged 26.6 yards per reception (531 yards/20 catches) in short yardage situations since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1

Iowa State Skill Players have averaged 22.9 yards per reception (709 yards/31 catches) in short yardage situations since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 10.3

Iowa State’s WRs has gained 1,406 yards on 95 receptions (14.8 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among Big 12 WRs. Texas Tech’s defense has allowed 15.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.

Iowa State WRs have averaged 26.7 yards per reception (267 yards/10 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.2

Texas Tech Red Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends

Texas Tech has allowed 56.4 receiving yards per game (451/8) to RBs this season– worst in FBS; Average: 24.9

Texas Tech has sacked opposing QBs on just 3% of pass attempts (9/296) this season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 6%

Texas Tech allowed passes of 40+ yards on 3 of 32 attempts (9%) last week– worst in the Big 12; Average: 4%

Texas Tech has allowed 157.0 yards from scrimmage per game in the 4th quarter this season– worst in FBS; Average: 88.7

Texas Tech has averaged a sack every 32.9 pass attempts (296 Pass Attempts/9 Sacks) this season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 16.6

Iowa State Cyclones Defensive Stats & Trends

Iowa State opponents has averaged 38.8 Passing Attempts per TD (194 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) this season– best in the Big 12; Average: 19.7

Iowa State opponents has averaged 6.7 Passing Attempts per TD (74 Pass Attempts/11 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.9

Iowa State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (4 completions/14 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best in the Big 12; Average: 59%

Iowa State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (31 completions/75 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 60%

Iowa State opponents has averaged 8.0 Passing Attempts per TD (24 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– best in the Big 12; Average: 3.8


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