Last week, the Iowa Hawkeyes played a difficult NCAA Football Betting road matchup at the Horseshoe against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Namely, Ohio State is monikered as the best college football team money can buy. Iowa was a decided underdog and showed why in a blowout loss in which they were completely outclassed. Now comes a difficult home game against the Washington Huskies. First-year head coach Jedd Fisch has the difficult task of taking over a team that program with College Football Playoff expectations. But without the players that they had last year.
Washington Huskies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 12, 2024, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX or BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Washington U | +3 -112 | 41 -105 | +130 |  |
| Iowa | -3 -108 | 41 -115 | -150 | |
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Washington Huskies Team Overview
Last game, the Washington Huskies won 27-17 against the Michigan Wolverines as 1.5-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore bookmaker total of 40. Washington has a record of 4-2 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 1-5 over/under the total. Washington ranks 21st for total offense, 16th for passing, 68th for rushing, and 92nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 8th overall, 3rd against the pass, 58th against the rush, and 10th for points allowed. Also, Washington ranks 13th for fewest turnovers lost and 71st for takeaways.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost 35-7 against the Ohio State Buckeyes as 17-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 46. Iowa has a record of 3-2 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 4-1 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 90th for total offense, 127th for passing, 12th for rushing, and 86th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 25th overall, 65th against the pass, 15th against the rush, and 37th for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 49th for fewest turnovers lost and 37th for takeaways.
Namely, Cade McNamara got off to a decent start in the affair. He led a couple of solid drives and made some nice throws. However, he missed a couple of big plays in the first half, and none of Iowa’s possessions resulted in points when he was on the field.
In sum, McNamara went 14-for-20, which is good. But he only threw for 98 yards, which isn’t. It marked the fifth time he has finished with under 100 yards passing in 10 career starts for the Hawkeyes. Of great concern was that most of McNamara’s completions were on very short throws. Additionally, some of the throws on which he connected were rather shaky. It may be time for Kirk Ferentz to consider going to Brendan Sullivan.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard carved up Iowa’s secondary even more than he did Akron’s. Consider that the Hawkeyes allowed Howard to go 21-for-25 with 209 yards and four touchdowns. They did pick him off once late in the first half. But that was Howard’s only mistake. Certainly, he deserves credit for playing well. And the Buckeyes have an incredible receiving lineup. But Iowa prides itself on defense.
Overall, against Ohio State, Howard constantly assaulted Iowa. In turn, Iowa never found an answer.
Washington at Iowa SBG Free Picks
Iowa will draw its share of NCAA Football Betting action as a respectable home team. Washington has been erratic this season. On this occasion, we expect a maximum effort from the Hawkeyes.
Washington at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Iowa Hawkeyes.