On the whole, Jim Harbaugh has been far better than worse as the Michigan head coach. The problem was that when Harbaugh was hired as Michigan coach for the 2015 season, his arrival created insane expectations. Harbaugh came home to his alma mater, where he was an All-American quarterback with a stellar coaching resume. And he added fuel to the College Football betting fire with Twitter wars, football camps held in SEC country, and sleepovers with recruits. Subsequently came the overseas spring break trips to such places as Italy, Normandy, and South Africa.
Big Ten Championship Game Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 4, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Iowa vs. Michigan TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa | +11 (-110) | 43½ (-110) | +350 |  |
| Michigan | -11 (-110) | 43½ (-110) | -440 | |
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, Michigan is playing in its first Big Ten Championship Game. Additionally, the Wolverines are on the cusp of their first College Football Playoff berth. Many gamblers see Iowa as a dangerous sport betting underdog. Sharps like the motivational angle of Michigan. Consider their win over Ohio State removes a 1000 weight on their shoulders.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last week, Iowa beat Nebraska 28-21 as a 2-point home favorite. The Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers game went over the total of 41.5. As a result, Iowa has a record of 10-2 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under. Overall, Iowa ranks 123rd for total offense and 87th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Hawkeyes rank 13th overall and 10th for points allowed.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last week Michigan routed Ohio State 42-27 as a 6.5-point home dog. The game went over the total of 63.5. As a result, Michigan is 11-1 straight up, 10-2 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under. Overall, Michigan ranks 20th for total offense and 13th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Wolverines rank 14th overall and 8th for points allowed.
Namely, Hassan Haskins equaled a school record with five rushing touchdowns. At the same time, Aidan Hutchinson had three sacks to break a single-season program mark. Haskins totaled 169 yards rushing on 28 carries.
On the whole, the 2021 season will go down as one of redemption for Harbaugh. Michigan played with a level of toughness that has been missing for several years. Gone was the All Sizzle and No Steak element to the Michigan program. For too long, there was a sense of entitlement at Michigan. To illuminate, players acted as if simply putting on the winged helmet would be enough for success. This year there was a masculine element of earning everything the Wolverines got.
Now the question is, where does Michigan go from here? Harbaugh has proven that he can run a consistent top-10 contender program.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines vs. The Line
- Michigan has covered seven of its last eight games
- Iowa has paid in just three of its previous nine games with Michigan
- The Hawkeyes and Wolverines are 1-4 under the total in their series
- The Hawkeyes have covered 12 of their most recent 18 games
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Michigan has earned the College Football Betting opportunity of its dreams. Jim Harbaugh has been a master motivator and strategist this season. And Michigan has vastly more offensive firepower.
Iowa vs. Michigan SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.