Not long ago, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz were celebrated as two of the best. Of great concern is that those NCAA Football betting days are over. These days both are getting heat for popgun offenses and poor recruiting. Neither the Wildcats nor the Hawkeyes have much in the way of game-breakers. And their offenses lack imagination based on the lack of credible firepower. Thus, Fitz and Ferentz rely on defense and kicking teams for success. But there is no success in 2022. On Saturday, the undertakers will be drooling.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 29, 2022, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wildcats | +11 (-110) | 35½ (-110) | +325 |  |
| Hawkeyes | -11 (-110) | 35½ (-110) | -425 | |
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Northwestern at Iowa SBG Odds Overview
The first thought of gamblers for this sports betting game is under the total. Northwestern and Iowa have putrid offenses but decent defenses. Coaches Kirk Ferentz of Iowa and Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern play it close to the vest. Specifically, when evaluating the point spread, the usual sides will emerge. Squares will prefer the home favorite, Iowa. In comparison, Wise Guys will look first at the road dog Northwestern.
Northwestern Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Northwestern Wildcats lost 31-24 against the Maryland Terrapins as 14-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 51. Northwestern has a record of 1-6 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Northwestern ranks 75th for total offense, 29th for passing, 111th for rushing, and 123rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 95th overall, 69th against the pass, 104th against the rush, and 74th for points allowed. Also, Northwestern ranks 131st for fewest turnovers lost and 71st for takeaways.
Maryland RB Roman Hemby ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns. Including a sensational 75-yard sprint with 3:22 remaining that gave the Terrapins a victory.
Northwestern tied it at 24 with 3:34 remaining on a 9-yard scoring run by Andrew Clair. Next, on the first play from scrimmage, Hemby slipped through a hole on the left side and outran everyone for the touchdown that put the Terps back in front.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost 54-10 against the Ohio State Buckeyes as 29.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 50. Iowa has a record of 3-4 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 2-5 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 131st for total offense, 120th for passing, 126th for rushing, and 127th for scoring. Defensively they rank 7th overall, 3rd against the pass, 23rd against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 38th for the fewest turnovers lost and 48th for takeaways.
CJ Stroud threw second-half touchdowns to four different receivers. The second-ranked Buckeyes capitalized on six Iowa turnovers in a rout and payout. Tanner McCalister had two interceptions. Additionally, Tommy Eichenberg had a pick-6 as Ohio State consistently took advantage of an inept Iowa.
Since 2009, the six turnovers were the most for Iowa. Further, it was the most points allowed by Iowa since a 56-35 loss to Ohio State in 1995. The two Iowa quarterbacks combined to go 11 for 24 for just 81 yards and three interceptions.
Northwestern at Iowa Free Picks
In this situation, Northwestern offers the better NCAA Football Betting value. The Cats’ offense showed improvement at Maryland.
Northwestern at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Northwestern Wildcats.