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Ohio vs Iowa State Prediction & College Football Odds for Week 3

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by USA WagerSeptember 13, 2023

Kickoff for this matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Ohio Bobcats is set for 12:00 PM ET. The game will be played in Athens, OH at Peden Stadium with ESNU carrying television coverage.

In this non-conference matchup, the Cyclones are listed as 3 point favorites to come out on top. Should you place your bet on them to cover the spread, or is there a better option with the Bobcats? Read on to find out.

Prediction at a Glance for Ohio vs. Iowa State

Tons of value at +3 in this one.
Iowa State over Ohio straight-up.
Don’t miss out on the over at 44.5.

Betting Odds & Lines for This Game

Spread: Iowa State -3 | Ohio +3
Total: 44.5
MoneyLine: Iowa State -155 | Ohio +128

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Ohio vs. Iowa State Prediction: Spread

In their recent game against OHIO, Iowa State was an 3.5-point underdog and couldn’t cover the srpead. They currently hold an ATS record of 0-1 for the season. Iowa State is 1-2 ATS in their last road games.

So far this season, the Bobcats have an ATS record of 1-1. This comes after covering the spread vs. Florida Atlantic in their most recent game. Looking across Ohio’s three most recent home games, they are 1-1-1 against the spread.

Despite being 3-point underdogs at home, Ohio’s pass defense look good against Florida Atlantic’s in their last game. I like their chances to cover vs. Iowa State.

Free Spread Prediction: Bobcats +3 (Bet Now)

Ohio vs. Iowa State Prediction: MoneyLine

Iowa dealt the Cyclones a recent loss, causing them to drop back to a .500 record. They are now getting ready for this week’s game with a 1-1 record. In the loss, quarterback Rocco Becht finished with a QB rating of 62.97 while completing 23 of 44 passes for 203 yards. He also ended the game with one touchdown.

Ohio’s 17-10 win against Florida Atlantic has propelled their record to 2-1 as they prepare for this week’s showdown with Iowa State. In the win, quarterback Kurtis Rourke wrapped up the game with a QB rating of 65.73 after completing 18 of 29 passes for 203 yards. He also added one touchdown to his performance.

For a moneyline bet, I like Iowa State to pick up the win. However, my recommendation is to stick to the moneyline, as our model gives Ohio a decent chance at covering.

Free MoneyLine Prediction: Cyclones -155 (Bet Now)

Ohio vs. Iowa State Prediction: Total

In their latest matchup, Iowa State and Iowa failed to reach the over/under line of 35.5, posting a combined total of 33 points. Iowa State’s current over/under record is 0-1. Iowa State has an OU record of 1-2 across the past three games.

Ohio and Florida Atlantic fell short of the over/under line of 61.5 in their most recent game, tallying a combined total of 27 points. This result contributed to Ohio’s over/under record for the season, which stands at 0-1. Over the course of their three previous games, Ohio has an OU record of 0-3.

Not only does our model have a projected total of 46 points in this matchup, but the eye test has me feeling this line of 44.5 is low. I like Iowa State and Ohio to exceed 44.5 points.