The No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones (7-0) face a fellow Big 12 opponent when they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-3) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Jack Trice Stadium.

The Red Raiders are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +14.5) against the Cyclones (with an over/under of 57 points).

Read on for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Cyclones and the Red Raiders, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cyclones (-14.5)
• Moneyline: Cyclones (-641), Red Raiders (+452)
• Total: 57 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech betting info and stats

Iowa State, in six games with a spread so far this season, is 5-1-0 against the spread. Iowa State has always covered the spread when it served as favorites by at least 14.5 points (a 2-0 ATS record). Iowa State has been the moneyline favorite five times this season, winning every game. Texas Tech is 4-3-1 against the spread so far this season. Texas Tech’s record in games it’ve played as an underdog this year is 1-2.

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech recent stats and trends

Iowa State Cyclones

• Iowa State is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Iowa State and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The last three Iowa State games averaged 49.2 total points, 7.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

• Texas Tech is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The last three Texas Tech games averaged 61.8 total points, 4.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech key players

Iowa State Cyclones

• Rocco Becht has recorded 1,712 yards (244.6 ypg) on 125-of-204 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 152 rushing yards (21.7 ypg) on 47 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• Carson Hansen has racked up 398 yards on 70 carries while finding the end zone seven times as a runner.
• Jaylon Jackson has carried the ball 68 times for 329 yards (47 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Jaylin Noel has hauled in 37 catches for 681 yards (97.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Jayden Higgins has put together a 563-yard season so far with six touchdowns, hauling in 45 passes on 61 targets.
• Benjamin Brahmer has compiled 10 receptions for 179 yards, an average of 25.6 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• J.R. Singleton has three sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 12 tackles.
• Malik Verdon is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 28 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
• Jontez Williams leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 19 tackles, two TFL, and four passes defended.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

• Behren Morton has racked up 2,063 yards (257.9 ypg) while completing 63.4% of his passes and recording 17 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
• Tahj Brooks is his team’s leading rusher with 179 carries for 925 yards, or 115.6 per game. He’s found the end zone nine times on the ground, as well.
• Cameron Dickey has compiled 150 yards on 25 carries with one touchdown.
• Josh Kelly paces his squad with 609 receiving yards on 60 receptions with three touchdowns.
• Caleb Douglas has 39 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 559 yards (69.9 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
• Coy Eakin has racked up 395 reciving yards (49.4 ypg) and six touchdowns this season.
• Terrell Tilmon has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL.
• Texas Tech’s tackle leader, Jacob Rodriguez, has 67 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this year.
• Chapman Lewis has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 24 tackles and three passes defended.