Iowa St. Cyclones vs Baylor Bears Betting Picks & Predictions
Baylor will beat Iowa State, with a projected score of Baylor 30, Iowa State 24. The Bears’ strongest advantage is a defense that has held seven of eight opponents to 20 points or fewer. Iowa State’s productive running game makes +9.5 (-110) worth a modest spread wager, though Baylor’s defensive consistency keeps confidence low. The total is a Pass.
Iowa St. Cyclones vs Baylor Bears prediction and best bet
Baylor gets the win prediction; Iowa State +9.5 (-110) gets the best bet. The Bears have the stronger defensive case, reinforced by their 41-9 victory at UCF on October 30. Holding UCF to 66 rushing yards is especially relevant against a Cyclones offense built around Aiden Flora’s production.
The spread still asks Baylor to win by at least 10 points. Flora has 937 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, giving Iowa State a season-long offensive strength beyond last week’s breakout. Jaylen Raynor also contributed through the air and on the ground against Oklahoma State. Those complementary threats support a competitive loss, although Baylor’s ability to suppress scoring is a substantial risk to the wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: 2026 college football, Saturday, November 7. Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT.
Venue: McLane Stadium. Baylor hosts Iowa State for Homecoming.
Television: FS1.
Records: Iowa St. Cyclones 4-4; Baylor Bears 4-3.
SportsJaw odds: Iowa St. Cyclones +9.5 (-110); Baylor Bears -9.5 (-110). Moneyline: Iowa St. Cyclones +280; Baylor Bears -352. Total: Over 50.5 (-110); Under 50.5 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 50.5 (-113); Under 50.5 (-111). SportsJaw moneyline: Iowa State +295; Baylor -374.