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Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction Football Picks 11-11-23
Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-3)
2023-11-11 15:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Iowa Hawkeyes -2.5 -- Over/Under: 28.5
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Iowa Hawkeyes meet Saturday in week 11 college football action at Kinnick Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Rutgers has lost 2 of its last 3 road games. Gavin Wimsatt is completing 49 percent of his passes for 1,263 yards, 8 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Christian Dremel and JaQuae Jackson have combined for 694 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Isaiah Washington has 16 receptions. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 184.8 yards per contest, and Kyle Monangai leads the way with 903 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 17.9 points and 283.1 yards per game. Deion Jennings leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 65 tackles, Aaron Lewis has 3 sacks and Max Melton has 1 interception.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes look to stay hot after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Iowa has won 4 of its last 5 home games. Cade McNamara is completing 51.1 percent of his passes for 505 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Erick All and Diante Vines have combined for 433 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Luke Lachey has 10 receptions. The Iowa Hawkeyes ground game is averaging 113.6 yards per contest, and Leshon Williams leads the way with 551 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Iowa is allowing 13.7 points and 297.8 yards per game. Jay Higgins leads the Iowa Hawkeyes with 113 tackles, Joe Evans has 4.5 sacks and Sebastian Castro has 3 interceptions.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa rank 4th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (13.7).
- Rutgers rank 20th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (17.9).
Randy’s Pick
I know these are two of the better defenses in the country and the offenses aren’t good, but this total is a number we never see. Rutgers can’t throw the ball, and its defense is 11th in total defense and 20th in scoring defense. Iowa does nothing well offensively and is 16thin total defense and fourth in scoring defense. I get all of that but a total under 30 points?! It doesn’t take much to run into an over in this game, even if it will be ugly in the process. Give me the over.