Following their blowout road loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Iowa Hawkeyes responded with a blowout home win over the Washington Huskies. By routing Washington, Iowa gave fans and gamblers hope for an improved offense. Since then, head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes lost at Michigan State. But they routed Northwestern last week at Kinnick Stadium. This week, Iowa renews hostilities with one of its most bitter College Football Betting rivals. The Wisconsin Badgers are not what they used to be and are coming off a poor performance against Penn State.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | +3 -110 | 40½ -110 | – |  |
| Iowa | -3 -110 | 40½ -110 | – | |
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Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers lost 28-13 against the Penn State Nittany Lions as 6.5-point home dogs. The game went under the sportsbook total of 46.5. Wisconsin has a record of 5-3 straight up, 3-5 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 69th for total offense, 83rd for passing, 46th for rushing and 79th for scoring. Defensively they rank 22nd overall, 14th against the pass, 67th against the rush, and 24th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 107th for fewest turnovers lost and 123rd for takeaways.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 40-14 against the Northwestern Wildcats as 16.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 38. Iowa has a record of 5-3 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 7-1 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 102nd for total offense, 128th for passing, 17th for rushing and 58th for scoring. Defensively they rank 24th overall, 53rd against the pass, 17th against the rush, and 25th for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 34th for fewest turnovers lost and 24th for takeaways.
Kaleb Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns. At the same time, backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan added another rushing touchdown as Iowa defeated Northwestern. The Hawkeyes scored 28 third-quarter points behind Johnson and Sullivan to take control.
Johnson is second in the nation in yards rushing and yards rushing per game. Correlate that he had a 26-yard touchdown run late in the first half to give the Hawkeyes a 12-7 halftime lead. Also, he added a 41-yard touchdown run in the third that put Iowa up 33-7. Following that was a 25-yard touchdown run later in the quarter. It was the sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season for Johnson, who now has 16 rushing touchdowns this season.
Consider that Johnson was held to 30 yards on eight carries in the first half but had six carries for 79 yards in the third quarter. Kirk Ferentz said there had been a plan during the week to use Sullivan in more situations. Meanwhile, after McNamara threw the interception, he decided to make the change. Kaden Wetjen added an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown for Iowa in the third quarter.
Wisconsin at Iowa SBG Free Picks
Iowa will draw its share of College Football Betting support as a respected home team. Although their poor reputation for offensive football turns some gamblers away. Most important of all, Wisconsin lost its identity.
Wisconsin at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Iowa Hawkeyes and Under the Total.