Iowa State vs Houston Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Houston

-Recent betting trends in games played between Iowa State and Houston

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cyclones and Cougars.

Iowa State Has Confidence

Iowa State has a ton of confidence heading into this game. Two games ago against Iowa, Iowa State won 20-19 and in the last game against Arkansas State, Iowa State ended up winning 52-7. At halftime, they were up 31-0 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Rocco Becht completed 11 of his 18 passes for 204 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Carson Hansen was the top back finishing with nine carries for 58 yards and two touchdowns. The defense allowed Jaylen Raynor to complete only 5 of his 16 passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns. 

Iowa State on the season is averaging 31 points while the defense is giving up 9.67 points per game. The offense is ranked 62nd while the defense is ranked 9th. In this game, the defense needs to be good and they need to try and create a couple of turnovers. 

Why Iowa State Will Beat Houston

• Houston has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams at TDECU Stadium.
• Iowa State has won each of its last five road games.
• Iowa State has covered the spread in each of its last four road games against conference opponents.
• Houston has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine games against conference opponents at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Has Issues

Houston has only one win this season and they look to be in some major trouble. Two games ago against Rice, Houston was able to secure a 33-7 victory. In the last game against Cincinnati, Houston gave up 34 points, and the offense managed a grand total of zero points. Donovan Smith wasn’t good enough for Houston and he completed 11 of his 16 passes for 73 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Smith had high expectations for this season but he has been way too inconsistent. 

Houston on the season is averaging 13 points while their defense is giving up 21 points per game. The offense is ranked 129th in the league while the defense is ranked 158th in the league. 

Iowa State vs Houston Prediction’

This total is too high. Iowa State’s defense has been elite, and they are going to step up in a big way here. Donovan Smith hasn’t been good enough this season and he’s going to really struggle again in this game. Iowa State’s defense is going to create a couple of turnovers. I am still not sold on the Iowa State offense either though, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to end up staying under the total.