Iowa State vs Iowa Odds: Points at Premium in College Football Week 2 Lines

Iowa State vs Iowa odds are probably exciting for those who love punts. Based on the total, the first team to crack 20 points might well be the winner.

In fact, the total might prove more attractive than the spread in odds on Iowa State vs. Iowa. Last year, the two teams combined for 12 punts.

Here's everything you need to know about Iowa State vs. Iowa odds: opening lines, spreads and betting trends on the game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on college football Week 2 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

College Football Odds for Week 2

Iowa State vs No. 21 Iowa Odds

Iowa QB Rocco Becht had this rushing TD and two passing TDs in Week 1. (Getty)

IAST @ IOWA Odds

  • Opening point spread: Iowa -3
  • Opening moneyline: Iowa TBA/Iowa State TBA
  • Opening total: Over/Under 36points scored
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (CBS)

UPDATE 2:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: With 45 minutes until kickoff, the host Hawkeyes are -2.5 (-120) in BetMGM's odds for Iowa State vs Iowa. This game went on the board back in May at Iowa -2.5 flat and toggled between -2.5/-3 over the summer.

The line got to Iowa -3.5 (-105) Monday, then fell back to -2.5 (-120). On Thursday, the Hawkeyes got to -3.5 (even), but this morning brought moves to -3 and -2.5.

"The public is heavy on Iowa at -2.5 and -3. Lots of moneyline action on the Hawkeyes, too," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said. "Some sharp play on Over 35.5 this morning to push the total up to 36. But we're still gonna want the Over. Plenty of backers on the Under here."

The total opened at 36.5 and twice bottomed out at 35, on Thursday and Friday. This morning brought moves to 35.5 and 36.

UPDATE 11:45 A.M. ET FRIDAY: This matchup went up way back in May at BetMGM, with the Hawkeyes -2.5 in Iowa State vs Iowa odds. The line got to Iowa -3 over the summer and twice touched -3.5 this week, on Tuesday and Thursday. It's now at Hawkeyes -3 (-115).

Iowa is landing 66% of early spread tickets/63% of early spread money in BetMGM's digital betting (mobile/online wagers).

The total, always intriguing whenever Iowa plays, opened at 36.5 and is down to 35. The Under is seeing 60% of tickets/53% of money.

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Iowa was in a typical game at halftime of its season opener vs. Illinois State. The score was tied at 3. Then the Hawkeyes (1-0 SU and ATS) did the most un-Iowa thing ever, scoring five second-half touchdowns.

Iowa rolled to a 40-0 win laying 21.5 points at home. And with a closing total of 37, the Over actually hit, too. Last year, the Under was 12-2 for the Hawkeyes, hitting in each of their last nine games.

Iowa State (1-0 SU/0-1 ATS) posted an uneventful 21-3 Week 1 win over North Dakota. But the Cyclones fell well short of cashing as 30.5-point home favorites.

TwinSpires opened Iowa State vs Iowa odds at Hawkeyes -3 and is now at -2.5. Opinions are divided, with 61% of early spread tickets on Iowa, adn 59% of early spread money on Iowa State.

"Sharp play on Iowa State +3," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total opened at 36 nudged to 35.5. No surprise, the Under is attracting 78% of tickets and 74% of money early on.

"We may need to have this total in the 20s if we want to see any Over money," Lucas said.

Last year in Week 2, Iowa was a 3.5-point road fave and beat Iowa State 20-13. As noted above, there were 12 punts in that game, and the total fell just short of the 35.5 closing number.

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