Saturday, September 12, 2009

Cyclones Vs. Hawkeyes The Game to Watch

Iowa State Cyclones and The Iowa Hawkeyes both will be looking for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Jack Trice Stadium.

Last week, the Iowa Hawkeyes almost got spared the upset by FCS i foe Northern Iowa, , struggling and needing two blocked kicks to pull out the win that never should have even been close, especially taking into account Iowa is ranked 22 nd in the nation.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawkeyes listed as 6-point favorites versus the Cyclones, while the game's total is sitting at 46.

The Team records are: Iowa: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS Iowa State: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS

Iowa most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on natural grass are 7-3
After being out gained on yards are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3


The Iowa Hawkeyes will now have all their attention turned to another program, who happen to be their top rival, the Iowa State Cyclones. BetUS.com this week have the Hawkeyes at what many see as a surprising 6 ½-point favorite with the under listed at 45 ½. Surprising when the Cyclones are 5-0 against the spread in the last 5 games against rival Hawkeyes.


Iowa State most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games ,Iowa is also 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games against road opponents. Iowa is also 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Iowa State
Iowa State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iowa
Iowa State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Iowa State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Iowa

Next opponents for both: Iowa home to Arizona, Saturday, September 19,
Iowa State at Kent State, Saturday, September 19

Source: http://www.capperspicks.com/blog/ncaa-football/wk2-iowa-state-iowa-pick-110909/

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