At 3:30 ET, the Tigers and Cyclones meet at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for a week 1 NCAAF game. TV coverage is provided by ESPN, and the game takes place on Friday, December 29th. In this non-conference clash, Iowa State comes in as 8.5 point road favorites against the Tigers. Check out my recommendations and betting analysis by continuing to read.

MEMPHIS TIGERS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Tigers +8.5

This game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 3:30 ET on Friday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 33-25 in favor of Iowa State.
  • Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Memphis at +8.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 57.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 58 points.

Can the Tigers Grab a Win in Memphis?

So far, the Memphis Tigers are 9-3, including going 4-0 on the road and 3-3 at home.

Heading into this week’s matchup with Iowa State, the Tigers have been favored in seven games and the underdog in three. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 4-5-1.

In 12 games played, the average over/under line for Memphis’ games has been set at 59 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 68.7 points, resulting in an OU record of 8-2.

Memphis comes into the game with an offense averaging 39.7, which places them at 11th in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 16th nationally, with an average of 301.4 passing yards. In the rushing department, they’re 73rd in the nation, with 393 rushing attempts per game for the season.

Memphis’ defense sits at 121st for points allowed, allowing 29 points per game. So far, teams have been averaging 253.2 passing yards per game against them (145th nationally). On the ground, they’re yielding 172.3 rushing yards, ranking them 126th in college football.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Iowa State?

With a 7-5 record, the Iowa State Cyclones take on Memphis. Their road record so far is (4-2) and at home (2-3).

So far, Iowa State has been favored five times and the underdog in six games. This has led to an ATS record of 6-5 and an average scoring differential of +4.6.

This season, Iowa State has an over/under record of 5-6. Their games have, on average, produced a combined total of 47.9 points, with the typical over/under line being 44.5 points.

Iowa State enters the game on offense with an average of 26.2, ranking them 61st in the NCAA. Their passing game has them at 66th in the nation, with an average of 228.2 passing yards per game. On the ground, they’re at 94th in rushing yards, with an average of 352 rushing attempts per game this season.

Iowa State’s defense ranks 76th in points allowed, with 21.7 points given up per game. Teams have been averaging 217.7 passing yards against them (82nd nationally). On the ground, they’ve conceded 132.9 rushing yards, putting them 53rd in college football.