Action PRO models disagree with the Iowa State football odds in Week 5 against Houston. Head coach Matt Campbell and the 18th-ranked Cyclones aim to stay perfect in their Saturday matchup against Houston.
The Cyclones have already defeated rival Iowa this season and are coming off their most convincing win — a 52-7 victory — making them a team to monitor closely in Week 5.
And speaking of monitoring closely …
Our expert projections crunched the numbers and identified a betting spread significantly different from the one set for Saturday’s game against Houston.
Iowa State Cyclones Odds
| Iowa State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13.5 -110 | 43.5 -105o / -115u | -610 |
| Houston Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13.5 -110 | 43.5 -105o / -115u | +440 |
Betting markets list quarterback Rocco Becht and the Cyclones as 13.5-point favorites against the Cougars, with the over/under at 43.5.
Our expert, Collin Wilson, scores Iowa State at 88 in his Power Ratings, while Houston is rated at 66.
Iowa State Pick for Week 5
Whether you're a fan, interested in betting projections or looking to make an informed wager, let's turn to our Action PRO models for a deeper dive into the Iowa State spread for Week 5.
According to our PRO Projections, featuring proprietary data from college football experts, the spread should be closer to