Our Texas Tech vs. Iowa State predictions aren't so sure the Cyclones should be favored by nearly two touchdowns.
For as impressive as Iowa State's 7-0 start may be, a 13.5-point spread against a competent Texas Tech team feels wide. We break down the matchup in our college football picks below.
That’s why when I see a team as a 13.5-point favorite in this conference, I’ll do a double-take and dive in deeper to see if the line is warranted. Allow me to walk you through what that inspection revealed for the Quarterback Behren Morton was forced out of last week’s game before halftime, but he practiced this week and seems on track to play. If he isn’t ready, true freshman Will Hammond looks like a budding star and provides a very capable backup.
There are enough warning signs that have me backing off the sizable favorite, especially in a conference of chaos where I want to be on the underdog more often than not.For everything I said about Texas Tech’s offense being able to move the ball, an equal and opposite amount needs to be said about its miserable defense. The Red Raiders are allowing a whopping 6.6 yards per play overall and have surrendered 491.8 yards per game in their last four contests.
Texas Tech is 13-8 in its previous 22 meetings with Iowa State and has won each of the last two games in the series.
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