Iowa State vs Baylor: Bears Look to Surprise Cyclones with QB Shapen's Game-Changing Ability
On Saturday afternoon, the Iowa State Cyclones (4-3 SU, 3-1 Big 12) will travel to McLane Stadium to face the Baylor Bears (3-4 SU, 2-2 Big 12) in a Big 12 conference
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the Iowa State Cyclones (4-3 SU, 3-1 Big 12) will travel to McLane Stadium to face the Baylor Bears (3-4 SU, 2-2 Big 12) in a Big 12 conference matchup. Both teams are coming off wins against Cincinnati, with Iowa State delivering a 30-10 victory and Baylor prevailing 32-29. The Bears are the betting favorite opening at -1.75, with the current line being Iowa St -2.5. Kickoff is set for 3:30 EST.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/28/2023 @ 3:30pm EST
Where: McLane Stadium Stadium Cyclones vs Bears Betting Odds Moneyline: Cyclones -135 | Bears +115
Spread: Cyclones -2.5 (-110) | Bears +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 53%.
Iowa St. Cyclones
Quarterback Rocco Becht has had mixed results with his passing game. After two games where he completed fewer than 58% of his passes for less than 200 yards, Becht improved with two touchdowns and a season-high 241 yards against Cincinnati. The defense has been one of the Big 12's strongest teams with a conference-low 198.1 passing yards allowed and 12 sacks. Linebacker Jeremiah Cooper leads the nation with five interceptions and 33 tackles in total. The Cyclones have had a bye week which allowed them to regain confidence and prepare for Baylor feeling healthy.