The No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) welcome the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-1) to Jack Trice Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Arkansas State at Iowa State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Iowa State, which is No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, is coming off a cover as a 3-point underdog in a 20-19 win at Iowa Sept. 7 with the Over (36.5) hitting. Iowa State is led by QB Rocco Becht, who has thrown for 539 yards and 4 TDs.
Arkansas State, which is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) this season, covered as a 21.5-point underdog in a 28-18 loss to the No. 17 Michigan Wolverines Sept. 14 as the Under (47.5) cashed. It is led by dual-threat QB Jaylen Raynor, but he has 3 interceptions on the season.
– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports
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Arkansas State at Iowa State odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Arkansas State +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Iowa State -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Arkansas State +20.5 (-105) | Iowa State -20.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Arkansas State at Iowa State picks and predictions
Prediction
Iowa State 33, Arkansas State 20
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no value here. The Cyclones (-1600) should win at home, but the lay price is far too expensive. Given how well Arkansas State played Michigan, one shouldn’t considering Iowa State in any ML parlays either.
Against the spread
BET ARKANSAS STATE +20.5 (-105).
The Red Wolves have been impressive through 3 games. They won their first 2 to start the season and ended with 222 passing yards against a competent Michigan secondary. It should be able to sustain drives against the Cyclones.
Iowa State has yet to score more than 21 points in a game. The Cyclones’ limited offensive success will make covering difficult. Take ARKANSAS STATE +20.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 51.5 (-115).
Arkansas State scored a total of 62 points in its first 2 games this season.
Iowa State’s offense should be able to get going more than it has in recent weeks, while Arkansas State will continue to play at a quick tempo, one that has had ample turnovers as well.
Take OVER 51.5 (-115).
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