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Sep 21, 2024

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Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Picks – 9/21/2024

In the matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers on September 21, 2024, the Iowa Hawkeyes are favored by 2.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Early betting trends show that 87% of spread bets are on the Hawkeyes, while the Golden Gophers have 13% of the bets. The total of 35 points has seen 64% of bets on the under and 36% on the over. This highly anticipated game is expected to be a close one with the Hawkeyes looking to secure a victory on the road against the Golden Gophers. Here, you can get our best bet for this Iowa vs Minnesota matchup.

Iowa Offense Faces Challenge In Minnesota

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-1 going into this weekend's Iowa vs Minnesota matchup, their first Big Ten game of the 2024 season. Iowa has played one power conference opponent this year, losing to Iowa State in their annual rivalry game in non-conference play. The Hawkeyes managed just 19 points in that game and, given their history of offensive woes, it is not unreasonable to have questions about how the offense of the Hawkeyes will play in this crucial conference matchup for Kirk Ferentz's team.

Minnesota Looks For Third Straight Win

The Minnesota Golden Gophers opened their season with a loss at home to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Since then, Minnesota has pitched two straight shutouts, holding FCS Rhode Island and Nevada scoreless in back-to-back wins. Here, Minnesota may not string together another shutout, but their defense will look to hold Iowa down nonetheless. Meanwhile, the Minnesota offense will face its biggest test of the season so far against an Iowa defense that has allowed just 41 points through three games.

Iowa vs Minnesota Best Bet

Both defenses in this Iowa vs Minnesota game have been operating at a high level going into this Big Ten opener for both sides. Combine that with the potential for major offensive struggles on each side of this game and the under feels like a natural choice when betting on this contest. While the total of 35.5 points is certainly low, there is a reason for that and we will take the under for better or worse.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-3.0/-102
79% IOWA
+3.0/-118
21% MINNST

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-149
57% IOWA
+124
43% MINNST

Total Pick Consensus

35.0/-108
49% UN
35.0/-112
51% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Passing
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

IOWA
Team Stats
MINNST
10
GM
10
29.4
PPG
17.7
59.2
PLAYS-PG
61.5
347.0
YDS/G
296.4
5.9
YPP
4.8
17.3
1st DPG
16.7
6.7
1st DPass
8.7
9.3
1st DRush
6.4
1.3
1st Pen
1.6
3.1
Pen-Gm
5.3
29.7
Pen-Yds
53.3
0.3
FUM-G
0.4
0.7
INT-G
1.6

Defense/Offense

IOWA
Team Stats
MINNST
10
GM
10
18.2
PPG
26.7
62.7
PLAYS-PG
62.5
320.2
YDS/G
333.3
5.1
YPP
5.3
17.3
1st DPG
20.3
9.3
1st DPass
11.2
7.0
1st DRush
6.6
1.0
1st Pen
2.5
5.7
Pen-Gm
5.2
44.1
Pen-Yds
40.3
0.6
FUM-G
0.4
1.4
INT-G
0.4

Offense/Defense

IOWA
Rushing
MINNST
37.9
ATT
32.0
208.1
Y/G
119.8
5.5
Y/A
3.7
2.7
TD/G
1.1

Defense/Offense

IOWA
Rushing
MINNST
30.4
ATT
29.3
116.8
Y/G
104.7
3.8
Y/A
3.6
0.2
TD/G
1.5

Offense/Defense

IOWA
Passing
MINNST
13.1
CMP
17.4
21.3
ATT
29.5
61.5
CMP%
59
138.9
Y/G
176.6
6.5
Y/A
6
0.8
TD/G
0.9

Defense/Offense

IOWA
Passing
MINNST
20.3
CMP
22.1
32.3
ATT
33.2
62.8
CMP%
66.6
203.4
Y/G
228.6
6.3
Y/A
6.9
1.6
TD/G
1.5

IOWA
Special Teams
MINNST
4.8
Punts-GM
4.2
45.0
Punt Avg
42.3
2.1
Kick Ret GM
1.6
25.0
Kick Ret Avg
18.8
2.2
Punt Ret GM
1.6
12.3
Punt Ret Avg
11.0

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
IOWA MINNST
IOWA MINNST
Consensus
-2.5 (-107)
+2.5 (-110)
-3.0 (-107)
+3.0 (-114)
-3.5 (-102)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.0 (-102)
+3.0 (-118)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-105)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-105)
-2.5 (-108)
+2.5 (-112)
-3.0 (-108)
+3.0 (-113)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-105)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
IOWA MINNST
IOWA MINNST
Consensus
-134
+112
-149
+124
-130
+110
-142
+120
-138
+115
-138
+115
-125
+104
-155
+125
-135
+115
-145
+122
-135
+115
-145
+120
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
36.5 (-110)
36.5 (-110)
35.0 (-110)
35.0 (-110)
36.0 (-110)
36.0 (-110)
34.5 (-112)
34.5 (-108)
37.5 (-110)
37.5 (-110)
35.5 (-104)
35.5 (-118)
36.5 (-110)
36.5 (-110)
35.0 (-110)
35.0 (-110)
36.5 (-110)
36.5 (-110)
35.5 (-110)
35.5 (-110)
36.5 (-110)
36.5 (-110)
35.0 (-110)
35.0 (-110)