Iowa State Defense Poised to Challenge Baylor in Big 12 Showdown
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Baylor will be on the road to face No. 16 Iowa State in a Big 12 Conference game. The Bears are currently 2-3 overall and have yet to secure a win in
Game outlook
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Baylor will be on the road to face No. 16 Iowa State in a Big 12 Conference game. The Bears are currently 2-3 overall and have yet to secure a win in conference play, coming off of back-to-back losses against Colorado and BYU. Iowa State, on the other hand, is 4-0 and has shown dominance in their games, including a notable victory over Houston last week. Kick-off is set for 7:30 P.M. EST, with Iowa State opening as the betting favorite at -13 and the current line sitting at Iowa State -12.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +370 | Cyclones -500
Spread: Bears +12 (-110) | Cyclones -12 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 83%.
Baylor Bears
Baylor football team is currently 2-3 overall this season and 0-2 in Big 12 Conference play. The team's only wins have come against Tarleton State and Air Force, while they have suffered losses to Colorado and BYU. In their last game against BYU, Baylor lost 34-28, with quarterback Sawyer Robertson throwing for 324 yards and three touchdowns, but also having two interceptions. The team's rushing attack has been struggling, averaging under four yards per carry this season. On defense, Baylor is led by linebacker Matt Jones with 43 tackles and linebacker Garmon Randolph with 2.5 sacks. Head coach Dave Aranda has emphasized the need for the team to play consistently for all four quarters. Baylor's offense is averaging 29.4 points per game, ranking 69th, while the defense is allowing 20.2 points per game, ranking 44th. The team is 3-2 against the spread this season, with the under hitting in three games and the over in two. Baylor has a power ranking of 91, ranking 73 in offense and 34 in defense.