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The Iowa Hawkeyes (5-4) and the Wisconsin Badgers (5-4) square off to try to take home the Heartland Trophy.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Odds
Point Spread
The matchup is set as a pick ’em.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Iowa has -113 odds to pick up the win, while Wisconsin is listed at -109 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 35.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Iowa vs. Wisconsin Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Iowa City, Iowa
- Stadium: Kinnick Stadium
Betting Preview
Iowa
Iowa has struggled on offense, ranking third-worst in the FBS (262.2 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks third-best in the nation, giving up only 264.4 yards per game. While Iowa ranks seventh-worst in the FBS in scoring offense with 17.2 points per game, it’s been a different situation on defense, as the defense ranks fifth-best (14.3 points per game allowed). While Iowa ranks 12th-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 159.2 passing yards per game, it’s been a different story with the defense, which ranks 10th-best (171.7 passing yards per game allowed). Iowa has struggled in the running game, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS (103.0 rushing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks eighth-best, giving up only 92.8 rushing yards per game. While Iowa ranks ninth-worst in the FBS in third-down conversion rate at 28.6%, it’s been a different situation on defense, ranking 14th-best (30.6% third-down percentage allowed). With 15 forced turnovers (38th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (52nd in the FBS), Iowa (+3) has the 42nd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been thriving on defense, giving up only 325.8 total yards per game (23rd-best). Offensively, it ranks 73rd by accumulating 386.0 total yards per game. Wisconsin’s defensive unit has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 20.6 points allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 30.8 points per game, which ranks 53rd. Wisconsin is posting 202.7 passing yards per game on offense this season (101st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 212.0 passing yards per contest (40th-ranked) on defense. Wisconsin ranks 41st in the FBS with 183.3 rushing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 21st-best by allowing just 113.8 rushing yards per contest. Wisconsin ranks 46th in the FBS with a 42.6% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 22nd-best by giving up a 32.0% third-down rate. Wisconsin sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 24th-best at +6.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Betting Analysis
Iowa Betting Insights
Iowa is 5-4-0 against the spread this season. In games it is played as 0-point favorites or more, Iowa has an ATS record of 3-2. This season, Iowa games have hit the over three times. The Hawkeyes have won 80% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (4-1). The Hawkeyes are 2-0 (winning 80% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline favorite of -113 or shorter.
Badgers Betting Insights
Wisconsin has gone 5-4-0 against the spread this season. Wisconsin has yet to cover the spread when it is at least 0-point underdogs (0-1). Games involving Wisconsin have hit the over on six occasions this season. The Badgers lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Badgers have a record of 0-1 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least -109 on the moneyline.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Against The Spread & Betting Records
Iowa
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 39.9 | 39.8 | 40.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 25.9 | 26.0 | 25.8 |
| ATS Record | 5-4-0 | 2-3-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-6-0 | 1-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-1 | 3-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Badgers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.7 | 46.5 | 50.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.8 | 32.2 | 31.0 |
| ATS Record | 5-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-3 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
Iowa
- Jack Campbell has hit the gridiron for nine games, posting 3.0 TFL, 54 tackles, and one interception for the Hawkeyes.
- Seth Benson has suited up for nine games, totaling one interception to go along with 45 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Hawkeyes.
- With 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three interceptions in nine games, Kaevon Merriweather has been a key contributor to the Hawkeyes’ defensive unit in 2022.
- Cooper DeJean, as part of the Hawkeyes’ defense, has amassed 34 tackles and three interceptions in nine games.
Badgers
- On defense, Nick Herbig has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 34 tackles, 11.0 TFL, and eight sacks in nine games.
- The Badgers’ John Torchio has recorded 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL, 42 tackles, and five interceptions in nine games.
- The Badgers’ Maema Njongmeta has amassed one interception to go with 58 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in nine games.
- Kamo’i Latu has compiled two interceptions to go with 41 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended In nine games for the Badgers.
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Predictions and Pick
Iowa vs. Wisconsin betting card
- Pick ATS:
Hawkeyes (-0)
Pick OU:
Over (35.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Iowa, and we expect that Iowa will cover the spread (pick ’em). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 35.5 points.