A clear difference could be seen in Michigan last week. The Wolverines were coming off a humiliating 35-14 loss at Wisconsin. Head coach Jim Harbaugh was being derided by the national media and faithful. Players admitted the team lacked a College Football betting identity. To be exact Michigan was labeled as a fraud. Rutgers never stood a chance last Saturday in a 52-0 loss at the Big House. For at least a moment the Maize and Blue earned a respite from their Madison Massacre. This week the consistent and sound Iowa Hawkeyes will provide a tougher test.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 5, 2019, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Hawkeyes vs. Wolverines TV Coverage: | Check Listings |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa | +4 (-110) | – | +160 |  |
| Michigan | -4 (-110) | – | -185 | |
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Overview
Michigan has an online wagering record of 3-1 straight up and 1-3 against the spread with three overs. Overall the Wolverines rank 81st in the nation for total offense and 55th for scoring. Defensively Michigan ranks 22nd for yardage and 32nd for points allowed. Last week Iowa scored a 48-3 home payout over Middle Tennessee. The Hawkeyes are 4-0 straight up, 2-2 vs. the odds, with just one over. Iowa ranks 29th for offensive yards and 47th for points allowed. By contrast, the Hawkeyes defense ranks fifth nationally and third for points allowed.
Key Hawkeyes: QB Nate Stanley (965 YDS, 64% COMP, 8.2 YPC, 8 TD, 0 INT, 6 SACKS, 155.5 FRTG), RB Mekhi Sargent (54 RSH, 299 YDS, 5.5 YPC, 2 TD, 9 REC, 102 YDS, 11.3 YPC, 0 TD), WR Ihmir Smith Marsette (15 REC, 254, 16.9 YPC, 3 TD), PK Keith Duncan (14-14 XP, 10-11 FG)
Key Wolverines: QB Shea Patterson (905 YDS, 59.3% COMP, 8.0 AVG, 6 TD, 2 INT, 9 SACK, 140.5 RTG), RB Zach Charbonnet (48 RSH, 218 YDS, 4.54 YPC, 3 TD), WR Ronnie Bell (17 REC, 263 YDS, 15.5 YPC, 0 TD),
Iowa and Michigan vs. The Line
The Hawkeyes are:
- 4-6-1 against the spread in their last 11 away games
- 7-1 over the total in their last eight road matchups
- 3-5 on the board in their last eight games vs. Michigan
- 3-5 under the total in their head to head series with the Wolverines
- 4-2 with the odds in road games vs. Big Ten teams
- 7-0 over the total away from home against the Big Ten
The Wolverines are:
- 7-4 against the spread in their last 11 home games
- 5-3 over the total at Michigan Stadium
- 6-1 on the board in home games vs. Big Ten schools
- 6-2 over the total at Michigan Stadium vs. the Big Ten
- 2-1 vs. the odds at home against Iowa
- 3-1 over the total at Michigan Stadium vs. the Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines College Football Betting Picks
On this occasion, Michigan will get a much tougher test than the Rutgers rebound. Iowa is one of the most fundamentally sound teams in College Football Betting. However, the Hawkeyes have not been a good road value or at Michigan. Despite its problems, Michigan was proven the ability to get the money at the Big House.
Iowa vs. Michigan College Football Betting Prediction: Michigan Wolverines
Iowa vs. Michigan College Football Betting Score Prediction: Michigan 31, Iowa 17