T.M. Selection: Iowa State Cyclones - Moneyline

1) I like the Iowa State Cyclones to win this game handily against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, November 9th. The line is in the -2.5 range and for my money the better value is therefore with the money line in the -130 range.

2) The line is begging you to take home dog Kansas off a bye week but I am not falling for it. The Cyclones are off their first loss of this season and will be ready to respond immediately here. Even though Jayhawks are off a bye week this followed a loss to rival Kansas State which took the wind out of their sails. Now they face a tough Iowa State team that has already shown they can battle through adversity to win tight games late (Iowa, UCF) and that makes them a solid choice again on the Big 12 road in this one.

3) Big match-up edge when you compare the defenses of these two teams as the Cyclones rate much higher plus I would also give their offense the edge as well based on yardage per game stats this season. Kansas is only 2-5 SU against FBS schools this season. The Jayhawks have allowed more than 28 points in 4 of 5 games. The Cyclones have allowed more than 23 points only once this season and they won that game anyway! Lay the small price here with confidence!

T.M. Prediction: 31-20 Iowa State Cyclones.

Line: -130