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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-3) and the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-4) hit the field to try to take home Floyd of Rosedale.
Minnesota vs. Iowa Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Minnesota as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Minnesota has -132 odds to pick up the win, while Iowa is listed at +108 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 31.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Minnesota vs. Iowa Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
Betting Preview
Minnesota
Minnesota has the 57th-ranked offense this season (403.7 yards per game), and has been even better defensively, ranking eighth-best with only 274 yards allowed per game. On the defensive side of the ball, Minnesota has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by allowing only 13.1 points per game. The offense ranks 49th (30.6 points per game). Minnesota has struggled in the passing game, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS (182.5 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks eighth-best on the other side of the ball, giving up only 167.2 passing yards per game. Minnesota has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (14th-best with 221.2 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (13th-best with 106.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this year. Minnesota has been firing on all cylinders on third down this year, owning the best mark in third-down percentage (55.6%) and second-best in third-down defense (25.4% third-down percentage allowed). With 16 forced turnovers (41st in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (25th in the FBS), Minnesota’s +5+5 turnover margin ranks 31st in college football.
Iowa
Iowa ranks second-worst in total yards per game on offense (250.6), but at least it has been playing well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in total yards surrendered per game (260.7). Iowa ranks eighth-worst in points per game on offense (17.9), but at least it has been dominating on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in points surrendered per contest (13.9). While Iowa’s pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking ninth-worst with 152.7 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 10th-best with just 172.1 passing yards allowed per contest. Iowa ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards per game on offense (97.9), but at least it has been playing well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in rushing yards allowed per contest (88.6). Iowa ranks fifth-worst in third-down conversion rate (29%), but at least it has been playing well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in third-down rate allowed (31.1%). With 18 forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (51st in the FBS) this season, Iowa ranks 31st in the FBS with a turnover margin of +5.
Minnesota vs. Iowa Betting Analysis
Minnesota Betting Insights
Minnesota is 6-4-0 against the spread this season. In games this season when favored by 2.5 points or more, Minnesota has gone 6-3 against the spread. Minnesota games have gone over the total four times this season. The Golden Gophers have been the moneyline favorite eight total times this season. They’ve finished 6-2 in those games. In games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -132 or shorter, the Golden Gophers have a record of 4-2 (75%).
Hawkeyes Betting Insights
Iowa is 6-4-0 against the spread this season. Iowa has an ATS record of 2-2 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Iowa games have gone over the total three times this season. This season, the Hawkeyes have been the underdog four times and won one of those games. The Hawkeyes have a record of 1-3 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +108 on the moneyline.
Minnesota vs. Iowa Against The Spread & Betting Records
Minnesota
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 46.8 | 48.5 | 44.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.2 | 36.5 | 25.8 |
| ATS Record | 6-4-0 | 5-1-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-2 | 4-1 | 2-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Hawkeyes
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 39.5 | 39.1 | 40.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 25.1 | 24.7 | 25.8 |
| ATS Record | 6-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-7-0 | 1-5-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-1 | 4-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Minnesota
- As part of the Golden Gophers’ defense, Tyler Nubin has recorded 45 tackles, two TFL, and four interceptions in 10 games.
- The Golden Gophers’ defense has been helped by the play of Mariano Sori-Marin, who has suited up for 10 games and recorded one sack to go with five TFL and 65 tackles.
- The Golden Gophers’ defense has been aided by Terell Smith, who has suited up for 10 games and registered two interceptions to go along with 32 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
- Cody Lindenberg, as part of the Golden Gophers’ defense, has posted one sack to go with four TFL and 45 tackles in 10 games.
Hawkeyes
- On defense, Jack Campbell has helped keep opposing offenses in check with one interception to go with 64 tackles, three TFL, and one pass defended in 10 games.
- In 10 games for the Hawkeyes, Cooper DeJean has posted four interceptions to go with 42 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
- Joe Evans has collected six sacks to go with four TFL and 19 tackles in 10 games for the Hawkeyes.
- Seth Benson has collected one interception to go with 45 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one pass defended In 10 games for the Hawkeyes.
Minnesota vs. Iowa Predictions and Pick
Minnesota vs. Iowa betting card
- Pick ATS:
Hawkeyes (+2.5)
Pick OU:
Over (31.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Minnesota, and we project that Iowa will cover the spread (Minnesota -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 31.5 points.