Who: Iowa at Wisconsin
Time: October 30, 2021 12:00 EST
Venue: Camp Randall Stadium – Madison, WI
Iowa at Wisconsin Odds:
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Moneyline: Iowa +168 | Wisconsin -210
Spread: Iowa +3.5 (-112) | Wisconsin -3.5 (-108)
Total: Under 36.5 (-110) | Over 36.5 (-110)
Iowa at Wisconsin Betting Preview
A massive game in the Big Ten West is set for Saturday, October 30, 2021, when the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-1) visit the Wisconsin Badgers (4-3, 2-2). Iowa is tied with Minnesota atop the West division, but Wisconsin and Purdue are just one game back of both teams. This game will air live on ESPN at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Through seven games, the Iowa offense is averaging 28.0 points per game and 310.9 yards per game, 194.3 through the air and 116.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Hawkeyes are allowing just 14.6 points and 301.1 yards, 211.4 passing and 89.7 rushing.
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The Wisconsin offense is averaging 21.1 points per game and 364.9 yards per game, 146.0 through the air and 218.9 on the ground. Defensively, teh Badgers are allowing 18.4 points and 223.0 yards, 169.7 passing and 53.3 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers.
Iowa at Wisconsin Betting Stats
Iowa
- Iowa are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa’s last 8 games.
- Iowa are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games.
- Iowa are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Wisconsin.
- Iowa are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- Iowa are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin.
- Iowa are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games this season.
- Iowa are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa’s last 7 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
Wisconsin
- Wisconsin are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Wisconsin’s last 12 games.
- Wisconsin are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
- Wisconsin are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
- Wisconsin are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Iowa.
- Wisconsin are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games this season.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisconsin’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisconsin’s last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Wisconsin are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played in October.
Iowa at Wisconsin Pick
Last time out, two weeks ago, then #2 Iowa suffered a 24-7 home loss to the Purdue Boilermakers. Purdue dominated this game and could have won by more if they wanted to. Iowa QB Spencer Petras had an awful day as he went 17/32 for 195 yards, zero touchdowns, and four interceptions. Defensively, Iowa allowed 464 total yards and recovered one Purdue fumble.
Wisconsin visited the same Purdue Boilermakers, a week after the big upset over Iowa, and left with a dominant 30-13 victory. Purdue led 13-10 late in the first half, but Wisconsin scored teh final 20 points to earn the big victory over their Big Ten West opponent. The Wisconsin ground game was dominant as they ran the ball 51 times for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen combined for 289 yards and three touchdowns on 39 carries. Defensively, Wisconsin allowed 206 total yards and forced five Purdue turnovers, three interceptions and two lost fumbles.
Iowa vs Wisconsin Series History: Iowa won the most recent meeting, but Wisconsin leads the Heartland Trophy rivalry 48-44-2.