| MATCHUP | West Virginia Mountaineers | Iowa State Cyclones |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-1 | 2-2 |
| Spread | +3 -102 | -3 -118 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 53.5 (-108) | Under 53.5 (-112) |
| Where | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA | |
| When | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Virginia, lost to OK State, and they play Arizona next. West Virginia has won 5 of its last 8 games. Michael Hawkins Jr. is completing 60 percent of his passes for 609 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception. DJ Epps and Jaden Bray have combined for 397 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while John Neider has 6 receptions.
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ ground game is averaging 294.8 yards per contest, and Cam Cook leads the way with 510 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 24.8 points and 426.5 yards per game. Isaiah Patterson leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 30 tackles, Ashton Woods has 2 sacks, and Kamari Wilson has 1 interception.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones lost to Utah, beat Bowling Green, and they play BYU next. Iowa State has won 5 of its last 7 games. Jaylen Raynor is completing 54.3 percent of his passes for 639 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Dominic Overby and Omari Hayes have combined for 298 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Aiden Flora has 8 receptions.
The Iowa State Cyclones’ ground game is averaging 180.5 yards per contest, and Aiden Flora leads the way with 382 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa State is allowing 16 points and 272.5 yards per game. Sullivan Schlimgen leads the Iowa State Cyclones with 35 tackles, Isaac Terell has 3 sacks, and Beni Ngoyi has 1 interception.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams at Jack Trice Stadium.
- West Virginia has lost five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of the last five games between West Virginia and Iowa State.
- West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games at Jack Trice Stadium.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in each of its last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has won three of its last four games.
- Iowa State has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents at Jack Trice Stadium.
- West Virginia has covered the spread in four of its last five road games in October.
- Iowa State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three October games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of West Virginia’s last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Iowa State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Iowa State Cyclones Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Cameron Pettaway ranks 1st in the Big 12 Conference for kick return yards (191) this season.
West Virginia Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Cam Cook ranks 1st amongst FBS players for rushing attempts (99) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks 8th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (4.0).
- Iowa State ranks 16th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (158.8).
- West Virginia ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (10.8).
- West Virginia ranks 130th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-4.8).
West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction
You can make a case for West Virginia and the points, as the ground success gives it a fighting chance week to week. The problem is Iowa State has the defense that should be able to control a one-dimensional offense. It’s West Virginia’s defense that’s the issue, and that secondary is a problem. It may not be pretty, but we’re not being asked to lay much, and Iowa State’s defense should be the difference. I’ll lay the field goal with the Cyclones.