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Iowa State vs. BYU prediction: Cyclones keep it close Friday in Provo

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Leboff, M. (2026, October 9). Iowa State vs. BYU prediction: Cyclones keep it close Friday in Provo. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/betting/iowa-state-vs-byu-prediction-week-6-college-football-odds-picks-best-bets/

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BYU, ranked No. 8 nationally after an undefeated start, faces Iowa State on Friday night in Provo. BYU is favored by 10 points but will be without key players LJ Martin and Isaiah Glasker. The article predicts that Iowa State's strong offensive performance and BYU’s lack of recent challenges could result in a closer game than expected. Sports betting expert Michael Leboff suggests backing Iowa State at the +10 point spread due to BYU's upcoming tough matchup against Notre Dame and their recent struggles in consistency.

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BYU, ranked No. 8 nationally and undefeated through four games, faces Iowa State in Provo on Friday night. BYU is favored by 10 points but will be without star running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker. Iowa State's offense averages 6.1 yards per play this season and could exploit BYU's defense, which has won "ugly" games so far. The Cyclones' defensive struggles might improve with Martin out. This game is seen as a warm-up for BYU before facing No. 3 Notre Dame next week.

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BYU is undefeated through four games and ranked No. 8 in the country, but we don’t know how good this iteration of the Cougars is yet. asserted

iteration → rank → Cougars

It’s not fair to label BYU’s schedule a joke, but Kalani Sitake’s bunch have yet to truly be tested by a contender. asserted

bunch → ’ → contender

That will change next week against No. 3 Notre Dame, but that battle is still eight days away. asserted

battle → change → Dame

Right now, the focus has to be on a pesky Iowa State team that will relish the chance to spoil the party in Provo on Friday night. asserted

that → have → night

Martin’s injury will mean that quarterback Bear Bachmeier will need to be the focal point of the BYU offense. asserted

Bachmeier → mean → offense

Before the season, that wouldn’t seem like an issue, but Bachmeier is going through a bit of a sophomore swoon and was not sharp in an ugly win over TCU last week. asserted

Bachmeier → seem → TCU

Winning ugly has been the calling card for BYU so far this season, but that’s a dangerous game to play, especially against a pesky opponent that has nothing to lose. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Iowa State certainly has flaws, but Martin’s absence should provide some cover for their wanting run defense, while the Cyclones’ offense, which is averaging 6.1 yards per play this season, should be able to keep BYU’s defense honest. Hanging with the Cougars under the lights at LaVell Edwards Stadium is no easy task, but this is a rich price to pay on a banged-up favorite that hasn’t found its groove yet. asserted

that → win → groove

As long as you’re getting double-digits, Iowa State is the play. asserted

State → get → digits

The Play: Iowa State +10 (-108, DraftKings) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted

Leboff → trust → industry

He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted

punters → love → sports

Iowa State vs. BYU prediction: Cyclones keep it close Friday in Provo

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