Last week Iowa was at upstart Maryland in a matchup of undefeated teams. Iowa entered the game as old money. To illuminate, gamblers respect the Hawkeyes for being a winning program. Maryland is potentially new money. The Terrapins are improved under Mike Locksley. Thus, Iowa faced a tough road test in front of a packed Friday night crowd. The Hawks passed the test with an A-Plus. Now comes an even bigger game for Iowa. Penn State is enjoying a renaissance season. Last week PSU throttled Indiana in an NCAA Football betting revenge matchup.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 9, 2021, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa |
| Penn State at Iowa TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Penn State | +2 (-110) | 41½ (-110) | +110 |  |
| Iowa | -2 (-110) | 41½ (-110) | -130 | |
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Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes SBG Odds Overview
Sharps will look hard at the Nittany Lions as a power sportsbook underdog. In comparison, Iowa merits consideration as a rock-ribbed program playing at one of America’s toughest venues.
Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last Saturday Penn State got revenge in a 24-0 shutout over Indiana as 12-point favorites. The game went under the total of 54. As a result, Penn State is 5-0 straight up, 4-1 against the spread, and 1-4 over/under. PSU ranks 52nd for total offense and 64th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Nittany Lions rank 33rd overall and 3rd for points allowed.
To summarize, Penn State forced eight punts, two turnovers and blocked a field goal. Sean Clifford threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns. And then Jahan Dotson caught a pair of touchdown passes. Brenton Strange added one more TD and Jordan Stout added a 50-yard field goal.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last Friday, Iowa routed Maryland 51-14 as a 3-point favorite. The Hawkeyes and Terrapins went over a total of 47.5. Iowa has a record of 5-0 straight up, 4-1 against the spread, and 1-4 over/under. Iowa ranks 119th for total offense and 44th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Hawkeyes rank 7th overall and 2nd for points allowed.
Spencer Petras threw for three touchdowns and ran for two as Iowa took advantage of seven Maryland turnovers. To show, the Hawkeyes intercepted five of Taulia Tagovailoa’s passes. In like manner, they outscored the Terrapins 31-0 in the second quarter. In their biggest home game in years, Maryland completely unraveled.
Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Stats
- On the road, Penn State is 70% against the spread
- In conference action, the Nittany Lions are 47% against the spread
- As an away team, Penn State is 80% under the total
- In conference games, the Nittany Lions are 61% under the total
- At home, Iowa is 53% against the spread
- In conference action, the Hawkeyes are 58% against the spread
- As a home team, Iowa is 84% under the total
- In conference games, the Hawkeyes are 72% under the total
- Penn State is 5-2 against the spread vs. Iowa
- The Nittany Lions and Hawkeyes are 4-2 over/under the total
- At Iowa, Penn State is 2-1 vs. the odds against the Hawkeyes
- This series is 1-3 over/under the total at Kinnick Stadium
Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Nittany Lions show good NCAA Football Betting value on the road and against Iowa.
Penn State at Iowa at SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.