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The Iowa Hawkeyes (3-4) face a Big Ten matchup versus the Northwestern Wildcats (1-6).
Iowa vs. Northwestern Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 11.5 points, with bookmakers listing Iowa as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Iowa has -443 odds to pick up the win, while Northwestern is listed at +334 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 37.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Iowa vs. Northwestern Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Iowa City, Iowa
- Stadium: Kinnick Stadium
Betting Preview
Iowa
While Iowa ranks worst in the FBS in total offense with 227.3 yards per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks sixth-best (278.3 yards per game allowed). While Iowa ranks fourth-worst in the FBS in scoring offense with 14.0 points per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks eighth-best (16.1 points per game allowed). While Iowa ranks 10th-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 145.9 passing yards per game, it’s been a different story with the defense, which ranks 11th-best (174.0 passing yards per game allowed). While Iowa ranks fifth-worst in the FBS in rushing offense with 81.4 rushing yards per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best (104.3 rushing yards per game allowed). Iowa has the 22nd-best third-down defense this season (31.5% third-down percentage allowed), but ranks sixth-worst on offense (26.6% third-down conversion rate). With 12 forced turnovers (47th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (85th in the FBS), Iowa’s even turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Northwestern
Northwestern is accumulating 389.1 total yards per game on offense this season (75th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 408.4 total yards per contest (96th-ranked). Northwestern’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 18.6 points per game, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 80th with 28.1 points ceded per contest. From an offensive standpoint, Northwestern is posting 262.1 passing yards per contest (45th-ranked). It ranks 58th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (220.9 passing yards allowed per game). Northwestern ranks 100th in rushing yards per game (127.0), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 187.6 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Northwestern ranks 84th in third-down conversion rate (37.3%) on offense, but it has been worse defensively, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with a 44.1% third-down percentage allowed. Northwestern has accumulated 10 forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and committed 18 turnovers (126th in the FBS) this season for a -8 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Iowa vs. Northwestern Betting Analysis
Iowa Betting Insights
Iowa has compiled a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season. In games they have played as 11.5-point favorites or more, Iowa has a perfect ATS record of 1-0. Games involving the Iowa have hit the over twice this season. The Hawkeyes have won 75% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (3-1). The Hawkeyes have played as a moneyline favorite of -443 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Wildcats Betting Insights
Northwestern has registered a win-loss record of 2-4-0 against the spread this year. Northwestern has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs. Games involving Northwestern have hit the over twice this year. The Wildcats have been the underdog in three games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. This season, the Wildcats have been at least a +334 underdog on the moneyline two times, losing each of those contests.
Iowa vs. Northwestern Against The Spread & Betting Records
Iowa
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 40.3 | 40.4 | 40.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 26.6 | 26.3 | 27.0 |
| ATS Record | 3-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-5-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Wildcats
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.8 | 52.4 | 50.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.7 | 31.5 | 35.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Iowa
- The Hawkeyes’ defense has been helped by the play of Jack Campbell, who has played seven games and collected 45 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one interception.
- Cooper DeJean has suited up for seven games, compiling three interceptions to go along with 30 tackles and three passes defended for the Hawkeyes.
- As part of the Hawkeyes’ defense, Seth Benson has recorded 39 tackles and 2.0 TFL in seven games.
- The Hawkeyes’ defense has been aided by Kaevon Merriweather, who has played seven games, totaling 2.0 TFL, 23 tackles, and one interception.
Wildcats
- Bryce Gallagher has recorded one interception to go with 66 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended in seven games for the Wildcats.
- Xander Mueller has amassed 47 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in seven games for the Wildcats.
- In seven games for the Wildcats, Adetomiwa Adebawore has recorded 19 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and four sacks.
- On defense, Cameron Mitchell has chipped in with 28 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in seven games.
Iowa vs. Northwestern Predictions and Pick
Iowa vs. Northwestern betting card
- Pick ATS:
Hawkeyes (-11.5)
Pick OU:
Over (37.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Iowa, and we predict that Iowa will cover the spread (Iowa -11.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 37.5 points.