Iowa State Cyclones @ West Virginia Mountaineers | Week 9 Game Preview

When: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET

Where: Mountaineer Field, Morgantown, West Virginia

How: ESPN Plus

Spread: Cyclones -7.5

Total: 47.5

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Cyclones Spotlight

The Iowa State Cyclones have been in good form lately, winning 3 straight, while coming off a nice 4th quarter comeback victory over the ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. They come into this one winning 4 of their last 5 games, while going 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road. Also, the Cyclones have been ripping through Big 12 competition, going 8-2 SU in their last 10 games versus Big 12 opponents.

Mountaineers Spotlight

The West Virginia Mountaineers snapped a 3-game skid after pulling off of a nice upset as 4-point dogs over the TCU Horned Frogs on the road. They head back home where they sport an 8-1 SU record in their last 9 games on Mountaineer Field. It’s not too often to see West Virginia as 7+ point home dogs, but they’ve been playing the underdog role well, going 4-2 ATS in their last 6 as underdogs. 

Final Say

Iowa State has won 3 in a row, and are coming off of a nice home win versus a ranked opponent. This will also be their 4th road game in their last 6 games overall, and it isn’t an easy travel either. The Cyclones will be sporting an offense that ranks on the road 14th in points per game, 42nd in passing yards per game, and 22nd in rush yards per game, however, the Mountaineers can counter that with a defense at home that ranks 16th in points allowed per game, 29th in yards allowed per game, and 11th in rushing yards allowed per game. Not to mention they can match the Cyclones explosive offense, where their defense ranks 6th in yards per play. I’m expecting this to be a competitive matchup where West Virginia can keep it close as their offense ranks 10th in time on the field. Grab the points here. 

Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +7.5