Match Analysis: Iowa State Cyclones vs South Dakota Coyotes – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-30
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA
Game Overview
Iowa State Cyclones, led by a strong recent form and home advantage, are heavy favorites against the South Dakota Coyotes, who enter the game winless and adjusting to a step up in competition. Weather is mild and should not impact play significantly.
Key Factors to Consider
- Iowa State leads with a 1-0 record in the current season with solid performances, while South Dakota enters 0-0 and stepping up from a lower division; Iowa State has shown consistent offense and defense in recent form.
- Limited direct recent H2H data exists; however, Iowa State's program generally dominates fixtures against lower division teams like South Dakota by large margins.
- No significant injury reports affecting key starters for Iowa State; South Dakota's injury status is stable but depth concerns persist.
- Home-field advantage for Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium with favorable weather (72Β°F, light wind) supports the favorite; no notable external disruptions.
- Iowa State seeks to maintain momentum and establish dominance in opening games with playoff aspirations; South Dakota aims to upset but lacks comparable experience or depth.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | home: -780, away: +530 | Iowa State Cyclones | β β β β β 90% |
Spread | home: -105, away: -115 | Iowa State Cyclones -16.5 | β β β β β 85% |
Over/under | over: -110, under: -110 | Under 47.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Iowa State Cyclones -1% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 47.5 15% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 47.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Iowa State Cyclones moneyline win with confidence to cover the large spread, and a moderately low scoring game under 47.5 points total.
Predicted Score: Iowa State 35 – South Dakota 14