Iowa vs Wisconsin Prediction
Wisconsin with the points that include a hook on top of a key number, has to be the play. We’ve already seen Wisconsin beat Penn State and USC in the underdog role. Wisconsin held a talented USC team to just seven points last week. It’s not always pretty with the Badgers, but they get after it defensively, which includes being 13th in total defense and 11th in scoring defense. That goes well with an Iowa offense that’s 70th in total offense and 75th in scoring offense. We just saw Iowa score 10 points against Minnesota as a 7.5-point favorite.
Wisconsin has covered four of its last five games overall and has outright won three of its last five games as an underdog. Wisconsin is more than capable of winning this game outright, and the points are where I want to be. This feels like a classic Big Ten showdown where the defense leads the way, and points are hard to come by. I want the points in my pocket.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- The favorite has won each of Iowa’s last 16 games at Kinnick Stadium.
- Wisconsin has lost seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October road games as an AP-ranked team.
- Iowa has covered the spread in each of its last four games against Wisconsin.
- The home team has won the first quarter in each of Wisconsin’s last four games.
- Wisconsin has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Iowa has lost eight of its last nine October games against AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has won three of Iowa’s last four games.
- Iowa has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has covered the spread in five of its last six road games in October.
- Wisconsin has won the first quarter in 10 of its last 11 October games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last seven October games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last nine games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of Iowa’s last nine games against AP-ranked teams at Kinnick Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Iowa Hawkeyes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Tony Diaz leads Iowa for receptions (29) this season.
Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Colton Joseph leads Wisconsin for touchdowns (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Iowa has won the fourth quarter in each of its last six games- the longest active streak in the FBS.
- Wisconsin ranks 6th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (6.3).
- Wisconsin is one of only nine FBS teams undefeated in home games this season (4-0).
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers beat USC, lost to UCLA, and they play Rutgers next. Wisconsin has won 5 of its last 6 games. Colton Joseph is completing 57.2 percent of his passes for 1,256 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Tyrell Henry and Jacob Harris have combined for 605 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Chris Brooks Jr. has 13 receptions.
The Wisconsin Badgers’ ground game is averaging 150.7 yards per contest, and Colton Joseph leads the way with 365 yards and 4 touchdowns. On defense, Wisconsin allows 15.3 points and 280.1 yards per game. Cooper Catalano leads the Wisconsin Badgers with 60 tackles, Sebastian Cheeks has 5 sacks, and Marvin Burks Jr. has 2 interceptions.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost to Minnesota, beat Washington, and they play Northwestern next. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won 8 of their last 10 games. Hank Brown is completing 61.4 percent of his passes for 968 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Tony Diaz and Reece Vander Zee have combined for 702 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while DJ Vonnahme has 24 receptions.
The Iowa Hawkeyes’ ground game is averaging 179.1 yards per contest, and Kamari Moulton leads the way with 541 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa is allowing 14.3 points and 281.3 yards per game. Cam Buffington leads the Iowa Hawkeyes with 62 tackles, Joseph Anderson has 4 sacks, and Deshaun Lee has 3 interceptions.