The No. 16 Iowa State Cyclones host the Iowa Hawkeyes in an in-state battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 12 p.m. ET on FOX.
Iowa State enters as a -3.5 favorite on the spread (-175 on the moneyline), while Iowa comes in as a +3.5 underdog on the spread (+145 on the moneyline). The over/under, meanwhile, sits at a low 42.5 total points.
The Cyclones enter this game 2-0 after toppling conference foe Kansas State in Ireland, 24-14, and dominating South Dakota, 55-7, in Week 1. On the other side, the Hawkeyes come into the game at 1-0 thanks to a 34-7 victory over Albany in Week 1.
I put together a two-leg same-game parlay for Saturday's rivalry matchup, featuring a play on the moneyline and an anytime touchdown scorer player prop.
Let's take a look at the Iowa State vs. Iowa oddsand my college football picks for this NCAAF Week 2 clash on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Iowa State vs. Iowa Odds
| Iowa State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
| Iowa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | -175 |
Iowa State vs. Iowa Picks, Parlay
- Iowa State ML
- Carson Hansen Anytime Touchdown
Parlay Payout: +190 (via BetMGM)
Moneyline Pick: Iowa State ML
The Cy-Hawk rivalry will take place in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday afternoon.
I love this spot at home for the Cyclones today. Iowa State has impressed early in the season, particularly in Week 0 when it defeated Kansas State in Ireland. It followed that up with a demolition of South Dakota in Week 1.
Both teams have strong defenses, but the main advantage in this game for Iowa State lies in its offense and quarterback Rocco Becht.
Becht and the offense will make more big plays in this game than the Hawkeyes offense will.
Iowa State Player Prop Pick: Carson Hansen Anytime TD
The Lakeville, Minnesota, native hasn't found the end zone in the first two weeks of the season despite high volume.
Hansen has led the team in Weeks 1 and 2 with 25 total attempts.
The Cyclones' running back will see high volume tonight in a close back-and-forth game, and he'll find his way into the end zone as the team's top rushing option.
The payout on this parlay comes in at nearly 2-1, so I'll bet it to try to get this college football Saturday off to a hot start.
Iowa State vs. Iowa Same-Game Parlay, Predictions
- Iowa State ML
- Carson Hansen Anytime Touchdown
Parlay Payout: +190 (via BetMGM)
