This is too many points to pass up on an in-state rivalry matchup that is always played tough. Back the Iowa State Cyclones at home in Ames on Saturday against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Iowa State Cyclones always play the Iowa Hawkeyes tough in this in-state rivalry matchup, especially at home in Ames where this game will be taking place.
Even in the years when Iowa is contending for a Big Tentitle, they have one of their toughest games of the year against the Cyclones because there are a lot of kids on each team who grow up breathing this rivalry. Iowa is 1-8 against the spread off a home win over the last three seasons and 1-8 against the spread after a win by 17 or more points over the last three seasons.
Take the Cyclones getting better than two touchdowns this Saturday at home.
Free Pick: Iowa State +17½