Consider that in 2020 Indiana made NCAA Football betting history. IU posted their best season since 1967. Indiana finished 6-2 with a final national ranking of 12th. Further, at the peak of the campaign, the Hoosiers were ranked as high as 7th. Indiana enjoyed landmark wins over Penn State and Michigan. And after falling way behind at Ohio State, the Hoosiers rallied to nearly pull off the upset. Most impressive in the eyes of fans and gamblers was that Indiana’s success wasn’t by accident. Head coach Tom Allen made them tough as nails.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 4, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, Iowa |
| Indiana at Iowa TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Indiana | +3 (-105) | 45 (-110) | +140 |  |
| Iowa | -3 (-115) | 45 (-110) | -160 | |
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Indiana Hoosiers at Iowa Hawkeyes SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, Iowa is a good sports betting value. The Hawkeyes are a small favorite at a tough home venue.
Indiana Hoosiers Team Overview
Head coach Tom Allen created a character program. To illuminate, the Hoosiers are fearless and believe that they can beat anyone. Allen was rewarded with a contract extension to keep him in Bloomington for years to come.
Naturally, the return of 17 starters increases expectations. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and third-team All-America linebacker Micah McFadden are the marquee men.
Penix is a proven playmaker who can make all the throws. However, there is one question Penix has not been able to avoid. That is his ability to stay healthy. He has failed to finish all three seasons at IU with leg and shoulder injuries that required surgery. Late on, he missed spring ball while recovering from a torn ACL.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz begins his 23rd season with what could be his best team in several years. To show, Iowa is picked to contend for the Big Ten West title and a berth in the Big Ten Championship game. Ferentz rallied the Hawkeyes from an 0-2 start in 2020 to wins in their final six games.
Namely, running back Tyler Goodson is the man to watch for Iowa. Goodson is a leading contender for All-America honors in 2021. Speaking of All-America players, center Tyler Linderbaum fits the bill. Defensively, the Hawkeyes will be as vicious as ever.
Indiana Hoosiers at Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Stats
- Indiana is 77% against the spread on the road
- As underdogs, the Hoosiers are 80% vs. the line
- In Big Ten games, Indiana is 75% on the board
- Indiana is 77% over the total on the road
- The Hoosiers are 80% over the total when getting points
- In Big Ten Conference games, Indiana is 69% over the number
- Iowa is a 53% play against the spread at home
- The Hawkeyes are 61% vs. the line as a favorite
- In Big Ten games, Iowa is 52% vs. the line
- Iowa has 54% under the total in Big Ten matchups
- As a favorite, the Hawkeyes are 59% to the under
- At Kinnick Stadium, Iowa is 71% under the total
- Iowa has covered five of their last eight games against Indiana
- The Hoosiers and Hawkeyes went over in four of their most recent five meetings Iowa paid in two of their
- previous three games against the Hoosiers at home
- The last six meetings in this series at Iowa went over the total
Indiana Hoosiers at Iowa Hawkeyes SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Iowa has the NCAA Football Betting advantage against Indiana.
Indiana at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Iowa Hawkeyes.