Written By: Evan PerkinsThe Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-1) are looking to give the 20th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) their first season loss on Saturday, September 21 at 2:00 PM ET. This college football betting opportunity will be at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, where the Cyclones are heavily favored, with a point spread at -21.0 (-110).
The Red Wolves attempted to storm back against the 17th-ranked Michigan Wolverines in their first-season loss, but the effort was too late. They were defeated 28-18, with 15 points coming in the fourth quarter.
Jaylen Raynor completed 19 of 33 passes for 140 yards and threw an interception. Reginald Harden Jr. caught three passes for 52 yards and had two touchdowns. This offense has potential, but Raynor needs to be more accurate.
The Red Wolves gained 280 yards, 17 first downs, and a turnover. On defense, they allowed 435 yards, 20 first downs, and forced three turnovers (all interceptions).
Their offense has scored 26.6 points per game, while their defense has allowed 27.6. These averages are solid despite giving up more points than they score. Against the Wolverines, this could have been a much bigger blowout if their quarterback had not turned it over three times.
The Cyclones won 20-19 over the Iowa Hawkeyes in their recent game to stay undefeated. Kyle Konrardy's 54-yard field goal, his second of the quarter, ended the game.
Rocco Becht compiled 272 yards with 23 of his 35 passes completed. He had two touchdowns and an interception that gave the Hawkeyes some opportunities.
The Cyclones had 361 yards, 15 first downs, and one turnover. Defensively, they allowed 303 yards, 16 first downs, and two turnovers (both interceptions). Luckily they had possession of the ball slightly more than the Hawkeyes and they converted more on drives to push them ahead.
Offensively, they are getting 20.5 points each contest and allowing 11.0 points from opponents. This will change more as the season progresses, but they appear to have a solid margin of victory for now.
MyBookie has you covered for college football odds in the Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Iowa State Cyclones battle. The Cyclones are 21-point favorites at home, and market analysis estimates they have an 82.7 percent chance of winning outright.
The Cyclones brawled against the Hawkeyes, which is perfect for their momentum heading into this battle. The Red Wolves did solid against the Wolverines, but only because of three interceptions from them. Look for the Cyclones to cover the spread.
