Iowa State at Texas Tech 10/21/17 - CFB Picks & Predictions

by Adam

Latest Odds : TT -6 Total 71

Iowa State plays at Texas Tech this week in a game that could have significance in the Big 12 standings. After knocking off Oklahoma, Iowa State has been a bit of a surprise. The Cyclones are 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big 12. Texas Tech is also 4-2, and has its usual high flying air attack, but is 1-2 in the Big 12. Texas Tech blew a big lead last week in a loss to West Virginia.

Nick Shimonek leads the Red Raiders with 2134 yards passing and 18 touchdowns. Justin Stockton has run for 481 yards, and Keke Coutee is the leading receiver, with 672 yards and six touchdowns. The Red Raiders are fifth nationally in passing at 376 yards per game and are averaging a healthy 167 yards rushing. Texas Tech is fourth nationally in scoring at 44.8 points per game but the team is giving up 30 each week.


In the high scoring Big 12, Iowa State has lived on its defense, holding opponents to 21.7 points per game. The Cyclones are scoring 35.7 per game. Iowa State is averaging 293 yards passing and 107 yards rushing per game. Jacob Park has thrown for 1181 yards and nine touchdowns. David Montgomery has run for 478 yards and eight touchdowns. Hakeem Butler has caught three touchdown passes and has 372 yards receiving.

Iowa State had just three wins last year, but one of them was a 66-10 blowout win over Texas Tech. The Red Raiders had won the previous four meetings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Red Raiders are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cyclones last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 14-6 in Red Raiders last 20 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +6
Dangerous underdog Cyclones keep up their hot streak this week as Iowa State pulls off 2nd big upset in last 3 weeks. Texas Tech has great offense but their defensive issues continue to hold back this Red Raiders team. Final Score Prediction, Iowa State Cyclones win and cover ATS 38-36.