- Iowa State is favored to beat Iowa with -160 odds.
- There is a 3-point spread and 41.5-point over/under.
- The last three matchups have stayed under 41.5 points.
AMES, Iowa – Week 2 is set for a massive rivalry for the Cy-Hawk trophy between the #16 Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Historically, this is one of the most defensive-minded rivalries in all of college football. That said, we’re leaning on both defenses to continue pounding on college football prop betting sites towards the under in total points.
Iowa Vs. Iowa State
- Moneyline: Iowa (+135) vs. Iowa State (-160)
- Spread: Iowa State -3 (-115)
- Total: 41.5 Points
Cy-Hawk Game Betting Trends
In history, Iowa has dominated this series, having won 47 games to Iowa State’s 24. Iowa is coming off of a win last season; however, Iowa has won two of the last three.
Over the last six years, they are each 3-3 against the spread in this game. Against their projected point totals, the under has hit in five of the last six meetings, with the exception being last season, where they went over.
Looking at their last 10 meetings against one another, Iowa is 7-3 straight up and 5-4-1 against the spread. The under has hit in eight of those 10 last meetings.
- Best Bet: Under 41.5 Points
This is a given when it comes to what to bet on at college football betting sites. In their last three meetings, a total of 40+ points has been set, and all three have gone under. Both teams are also coming off of defensive masterclasses, having each allowed just a touchdown to their opponents in Week 1.
Oddsmakers are already leaning on the under as it is, with the total shifting two points from 43.5 to 41.5. This comes as Iowa only totaled 48 pass yards on 16 attempts last week.
With both teams having strong defenses and only Iowa State having a pulse on offense, it’s hard to see any offense here get going.
