SE Missouri State at Iowa State

The Cyclones started out 6-0 and have since lost five of six games. They really have struggled agThey are glad to be seeing another weak opponent here, similar to the first six they faced (outside of course of Minnesota who they beat outright as a seven point dog). Against tougher competition in Northern Iowa, Drake, Iowa, Bradley and Ohio State, they got hammered. But against the likes of UC-Riverside, LA-Monroe, E Illinois, Norfolk State, Lake Superior and Savannah State, they won by an average score of 68 to 54. SE Missouri State falls into this latter category. They are 3-9 on the year and 4-7 ATS. ON the road they are 1-6 and 2-5 respectively, averaging 59 ppg and allowing 79! Here at home, Iowa State is 6-1, allowing 57.7 ppg. This defense should stifle SE Missou. You could argue that Iowa State will take this game lightly but after two straight losses and five of six, we think they will relish this type of game and take out some frustrations on an overmatched opponent.