Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Iowa State Cyclones Predictions

Oklahoma State is favored, but the price is steep

Oklahoma State is a 9.5-point road favorite with a -355 moneyline, making the Cowboys the likely winner. That price requires more confidence than the available evidence provides, however. There are no verified team records, recent results or season statistics to show that Oklahoma State should cover a sizable road spread.

Availability adds risk on both sides

Oklahoma State Cowboys On SI / Sports Illustrated reports that Cowboys tight end Carson Kolb is out. Safety Quinton Hammonds, wide receiver Dayvon Standard and defensive tackle Landon Dean are questionable, while defensive end Malik Charles is probable. Those unresolved statuses make Oklahoma State -9.5 difficult to back.

Iowa State also has significant absences. Cornerback Beni Ngoyi, defensive end Caden Crawford, defensive tackle Ka'Mori Moore and quarterback Connor Moberly are out. Defensive tackle Bryson Lamb is doubtful, and defensive end Trey Verdon is questionable. Those losses rule out a confident play on Iowa State +9.5 despite the points available.

Betting outlook

The total is 57.5, with the Over at -115 and the Under at -105. Without verified performance data or confirmed starting lineups, neither side of the total is supportable. Oklahoma State is the projected winner based on the SPF market, but the moneyline, spread and total are all passes.