Texas Longhorns Prediction vs Iowa State Cyclones in Week 7 College Football Odds
Texas looks to cover the Longhorns-Cyclones point spread this week and improve its overall 2-3 mark when they host Iowa State in Week 7 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Longhorns were sitting as -14-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 40.8-22.1 victory for the Longhorns. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Texas Longhorns Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Texas battles the Iowa State Cyclones, currently with a 1-5 mark (4-2 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 4-1 for the Longhorns and 2-3-1 for the Iowa State Cyclones. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Iowa State injuries news.
The Texas Longhorns sit at No. 62 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Iowa State Cyclones are at No. 79 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 41 PPG, against a Iowa State defense that ranks No. 103 this week at 33.5 PPG. The Texas aerial game is averaging 254 yards per game, more than the Iowa State Cyclones secondary allows through the air, 218 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Iowa State Cyclones own the league's No. 65-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 178.33 yards per game when on the road. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 57 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cyclones suffered a Week 6 loss against Oklahoma State in their last game, falling 38-31 at Boone Pickens Stadium.
In their last game, Texas got a 159-yard performance from D'Onta Foreman, but Oklahoma prevailed 45-40.
Next Betting Matchups
Iowa State home to Kansas State, Saturday, October 29th
Texas at Kansas State, Saturday, October 22nd