Check out our free Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks pick and preview for this CFB week 11 game in Kansas City. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 11 CFB matchup.
At 3:30 ET, Iowa State and Kansas will face off at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Iowa State is coming in with a 7-1 record this season, while Kansas has just two wins. The game is being broadcast on FS1, with Iowa State as the -3-point favorite. The money line odds are -148 for Iowa State and +123 for Kansas, with the over/under line set at 50.5 points.
Cyclones vs. Jayhawks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks
- Where: Kansas City at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds IOWAST -3, IOWAST -148 | KAN +123 O/U 50.5
Cyclones Preview:
At 7-1, Iowa State is ranked 21st in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 21.8% chance of winning the Big 12. The Cyclones also have the 14th best odds of making the CFB playoff at 24.1%.
Iowa State is 3-0 on the road and 3-1 at home this season. They’ve been favored in six of their eight games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +15 points, and they are 5-2 against the spread, covering all three road games.
The Cyclones’ over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 46 points. Their average O/U line is 47.7 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.
Cyclones Offense Breakdown
Iowa State’s offense is averaging 30.5 points per game, placing them 40th in the nation, and they are ranked 46th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 11. They have converted 43.4% of their third-down attempts, ranking 37th nationally. The Cyclones are averaging 179.5 rushing yards per game, with Carson Hansen leading the way with 444 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.
Quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown for 2,011 yards with a passer rating of 94. He has completed 60.9% of his passes, throwing 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. Jaylin Noel leads the receiving corps with 725 yards and three touchdowns on 43 receptions.
Cyclones Team Defense
Despite a narrow 23-22 loss to Texas Tech, Iowa State's defense forced two interceptions and allowed 366 total yards, including 129 rushing yards and 237 passing yards. The Cyclones gave up 21 first downs and two passing touchdowns in the game.
For the season, Iowa State's defense ranks 9th nationally, allowing just 15.5 points per game. They are 6th in the country in passing yards allowed, giving up only 146.6 yards per game, and have held opposing quarterbacks to a 45.2 passer rating, the second-lowest in the nation. However, they have struggled against the run, allowing 169.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 116th nationally.
Jayhawks Preview:
At 7-1, Iowa State is ranked 21st in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 21.8% chance of winning the Big 12. The Cyclones also have the 14th best odds of making the CFB playoff at 24.1%.
Iowa State is 3-0 on the road and 3-1 at home this season. They’ve been favored in six of their eight games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +15 points, and they are 5-2 against the spread, covering all three road games.
The Cyclones’ over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 46 points. Their average O/U line is 47.7 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.
Jayhawks Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 11, Kansas ranks 43rd in points per game, averaging 30, and we have them 33rd in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing game is the strength of the offense, averaging 212.4 yards per game on the ground.
Devin Neal leads the team with 758 rushing yards, eight touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Kansas has been efficient on third downs, converting 51% of their attempts, the fifth-best mark in the nation.
Jayhawks Team Defense
Despite forcing two interceptions, Kansas' defense allowed 29 points in their recent 29-27 loss to Kansas State. They held the Wildcats to 99 rushing yards on 33 attempts but gave up 238 yards through the air, allowing one passing touchdown.
On average, Kansas' defense is giving up 24.6 points per game, ranking 41st nationally. They’ve allowed 214.8 passing yards per game and 159.8 rushing yards, while opposing quarterbacks have completed 58.3% of their passes.
Cyclones vs Jayhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Iowa State Cyclones offense has averaged 25 points per game while allowing an average of 23. Iowa State posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Through their last five home games, Kansas has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 30 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Kansas Jayhawks have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Iowa State has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -3 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
