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Iowa State Favored to Break Losing Streak Against Cincinnati in Big 12 Conference Matchup

In Week 12 of the college football season, Cincinnati will face off against Iowa State in a Big 12 Conference matchup. Cincinnati is hoping to end their losing streak as they travel to Iowa State's Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa for an 8pm ET kick-off on Saturday. Iowa State is currently favored to win with a line of -9, opening at -8.5. For more insights and predictions on the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones game, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bearcats +280 | Cyclones -350
• Spread: Bearcats +9 (-110) | Cyclones -9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 53.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 78%.

Cincinnati vs Iowa St. Stats

Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats have faced tough competition in their last two games, resulting in back-to-back losses and a 10th place position in the Big 12 with a 3-3 conference record. However, this season has shown improvement compared to the previous year, with a stronger offensive performance attributed to quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Despite averaging 28.6 points per game, the team struggles in the redzone with a 81.8% scoring rate. The Bearcats have several key players listed on the injury report. With a power ranking of 72, Cincinnati ranks 59th in offense, 37th in defense, and holds a 5-3 record for the season.

Iowa St. Cyclones Analysis

The 25th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones had a strong start to the season with seven consecutive wins, but recent losses have slowed their momentum. Despite setbacks, a strong end to the year could see them surpass their previous season's record. Defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has led the team to impressive defensive stats, while quarterback Rocco Becht leads in passing efficiency. Key players are WR Jaylin Noel and WR Jayden Higgins. Several players are listed on the injury report. In power rankings, Iowa State is ranked 20th and has a strong defense, ranking 9th in the nation. Their upcoming matchup against Cincinnati will be an important test.

Iowa State Favored to Break Losing Streak Against Cincinnati in Saturday Matchup

Both schools are in need of a victory this Saturday to reverse their recent losing streaks. Despite Iowa State's recent challenges, they appear to be the stronger team and are heavily favored to bounce back against their conference rival. The Cyclones have a 5-4 record against the spread and are 4-1 when both teams have had equal rest. In comparison, Cincinnati is 4-4-1 ATS and 1-3-1 when having equal rest. The previous encounter between these two teams resulted in a decisive win for Iowa State, who defeated the Bearcats 30-10 in 2023. Based on these statistics, Iowa State is the recommended choice for this upcoming match.

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