Check out our free Bobcats vs Cyclones pick and preview for NCAAF week 3 game in Ames. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week’s NCAAF matchup.

Bobcats vs Cyclones Pick & Preview- NCAAF Week 3

On Saturday, September 17th at 2:00 PM ET, the Iowa State Cyclones and Ohio Bobcats at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA. ESPN+ will carry the TV coverage for the game. The odds for this week 3 non conference matchup have the Cyclones as the -18.0 point favorite on the spread. The over-under point total is currently set at 49.0.

Bobcats vs Cyclones Matchup at a Glance

  • Sport: NCAAF
  • Teams: Ohio Bobcats at Iowa State Cyclones
  • Where: Ames at Jack Trice Stadium
  • Date: Saturday, September 17th
  • Betting Odds:
  • IOWAST -18.0, OHIO +678 | IOWAST -1121 O/U 49.0

Bobcats Preview:

The Ohio Bobcats travel to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in a non-conference matchup with an overall record of 1-1. So far, they have yet to play a game in the Mid-American.

Ohio is coming off a 36 loss to Penn State by a score of 46-10. The Bobcats entered the game as 28.0 point road underdogs, making this an ATS loss. The two team’s combined to score 56 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 55.0. In the win, the team’s defense gave up a total of 572 yards, with 234 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 104th in rush yards allowed per-game. Currently, Ohio is ranked 181st in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 338 yards through the air.

The Bobcats head into the game with the 105th ranked scoring offense at 25.5 points per-game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 4 receiving touchdowns compared to 2 rushing scores. When looking at the team’s performance in the run game, they are currently 124th in yards per-game at 115.5. On average, they hand the ball off 32.5 times per contest. Heading into the game, the Bobcats will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per-game average of 254.5 yards places them 73rd in the NCAA. So far, they are the 49th ranked team in attempts per contest (37.0).

Cyclones Preview:

The Iowa State Cyclones travel to take on the Ohio Bobcats in a non-conference matchup with an overall record of 2-0. So far, they have yet to play a game in the Big 12.

In their last game, Iowa State defeated Iowa 10-7, despite being the 3.5 point underdogs. With their 17 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 38.5. In the loss, the team’s defense gave up a total of 150 yards, with 58 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 14th in rush yards allowed per-game. Currently, Iowa State is ranked 6th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 92 yards through the air.

The Cyclones head into the game with the 103rd ranked scoring offense at 26.0 points per-game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 5 receiving touchdowns compared to 2 rushing scores. When looking at the team’s performance in the run game, they are currently 94th in yards per-game at 152.5. On average, they hand the ball off 38.5 times per contest. Heading into the game, the Cyclones will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per-game average of 238.5 yards places them 88th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 66th ranked team in attempts per contest (34.5).

Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game

In terms of betting, the Bobcats have an ATS record of 1-1-0. Their current over-under record sits at 2-0-0. In their last 5 games away from home, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 2-3-0 while going 3-2-0 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 22.8 points per game in these contests.

In terms of betting, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 1-0-0. Their current over-under record sits at 0-1-0. Across their last 5 home contests, Iowa State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1-0, while averaging 31.4 points per game.

Bobcats vs Cyclones Pick

Free Spread Prediction: Ohio Bobcats 18.0

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