Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati arrives winless in three true road games, while Iowa State has won four of five at home. The Bearcats are 5-4 against the spread, but their 1-2 road ATS mark complicates the matchup.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | CINCY +2.5 IOWAST -2.5 | CINCY +108 IOWAST -130 | O 57.5 U 57.5 |
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Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV and Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor both played on November 7, as did Cyclones running back Aiden Flora. Neither team has listed a new absence for this matchup. Monitor team announcements and the Big 12 game-week availability report before treating any lineup or injury assumption as a betting advantage.
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Iowa State owns the clearer venue advantage with four wins in five home games, compared with Cincinnati losing all three true road contests. Yet Cincinnati is 5-4 ATS, while Iowa State is 4-5 ATS. Both defenses allowed at least 31 points November 7, making explosive-play prevention and turnover control central to any spread evaluation.
3 Things to Watch
- Cincinnati 1-2 against road spreads
- Iowa State four wins at home
- Aiden Flora 182 rushing yards versus Baylor
Betting Breakdown
Cincinnati and Iowa State meet November 14 at Jack Trice Stadium with both teams trying to stabilize their Big 12 seasons. The Bearcats are 5-4 overall and 2-4 in conference play following a 31-24 loss at Houston. Cincinnati produced 379 yards and converted nine of 14 third downs, but allowed 241 rushing yards, including a late 51-yard touchdown that broke a tie. Quarterback JC French IV completed 19 of 30 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Iowa State fell to 4-5 and 2-4 in the league after a 42-31 loss at Baylor. The Cyclones moved the ball for 472 yards, including 216 on the ground, as Aiden Flora ran for 182 yards and Jaylen Raynor passed for 256. Venue splits are especially relevant: Iowa State is 4-1 at home, while Cincinnati is 0-3 in true road games. Cincinnati holds a 5-4 ATS season record compared with Iowa State at 4-5 ATS. The Big 12 sets the kickoff time and television assignment on November 8; check final injury statuses closer to kickoff.
Cincinnati Betting Outlook
Cincinnati enters at 5-4 after losing four of its last five games, although the lone victory was a 37-24 upset of Texas Tech. The Bearcats also dropped road games at Arizona, West Virginia and Houston, leaving them 0-3 away from home. Their betting profile is more competitive than that road record suggests: 5-4 ATS for the season and 1-2 ATS away. At Houston, quarterback JC French IV threw for 217 yards and accounted for three total touchdowns. The offense generated 379 yards and converted nine of 14 third downs, but Houston posted 468 yards and scored the winning touchdown on a 51-yard rush. Cincinnati must limit explosive runs and finish drives efficiently.
Iowa State Betting Outlook
Iowa State is 4-5 overall, with all four victories coming at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones have won two of their last five games, beating West Virginia and Oklahoma State, but lost to BYU, Arizona and Baylor in that span. Their 4-5 ATS season record includes a 3-2 ATS mark at home. Against Baylor, Iowa State gained 472 yards and amassed 25 first downs but surrendered 42 points in an 11-point defeat. Aiden Flora delivered 182 rushing yards on 26 attempts, while quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for 256 yards with two passing touchdowns. The offense offers a plausible path to success, but defensive consistency is crucial after allowing 49 to Oklahoma State and 42 to Baylor.
Latest Team Buzz
Wide receiver JV Gibson was discharged from Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center following evaluation and is traveling back to Cincinnati with the team tonight.
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) November 8, 2026
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— Iowa State Football (@CycloneFB) November 7, 2026
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Iowa State owns the clearer venue advantage with four wins in five home games, compared with Cincinnati losing all three true road contests. Yet Cincinnati is 5-4 ATS, while Iowa State is 4-5 ATS. Both defenses allowed at least 31 points November 7, making explosive-play prevention and turnover control central to any spread evaluation.
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