Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Analysis & Odds (10/01/2022)

Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Analysis & Odds (10-01-2022)

The Iowa Hawkeyes have scored some epic NCAA Football betting home wins against the power blue blood programs. As an example, Iowa upset the then-undefeated Michigan Wolverines in 2016. Also falling victim at Kinnick Stadium in recent years were the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions. Thus, college football handicappers and TV networks know what a trap Kinnick Stadium is. So, FOX will be on hand for their feature in the Big Ten clash between Iowa and Michigan. And with Gus Johnson calling the action, fireworks are an almost certain lock!

Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, October 1, 2022, Noon ET
Location:Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
TV Coverage:FOX
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Michigan-10½ (-110)42½ (-110)-400
Iowa+10½ (-110)42½ (-110)+325
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Michigan at Iowa SBG Odds Overview

Michigan is annually one of the biggest offshore bookmaker brands on the board. And this year, the betting public is feeling it for the Wolverines. Last year Michigan won its first Big Ten championship game. Also, they made the College Football Playoff for the first time. Casual fans will be loving on Michigan. That is based on branding and its recent success. Sharps will be shopping the Hawkeyes. However, there are legitimate concerns about the Iowa offense.

Michigan Wolverines Team Overview

Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 34-27 against the Maryland Terrapins as 17-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 65. Michigan has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 19th for total offense, 60th for passing, 11th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 8th overall, 4th against the pass, 33rd against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 32nd for fewest turnovers lost and 81st for takeaways.

Blake Corum rushed for a career-high 243 yards and two touchdowns. Hence, Michigan topped Maryland in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Last game, Corum tied the school record with five rushing touchdowns against UConn. He became the first Michigan back to rush for 200 yards since Karan Higdon in 2017. His previous career high was 171 rushing yards against Washington last season.
In comparison, JJ McCarthy completed 18 of 26 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns for the Wolverines.

Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview

Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 27-10 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as 9-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 34.5. Iowa has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 131st for total offense, 124th for passing, 116th for rushing, and 120th for scoring. Defensively they rank 5th overall, 14th against the pass, 6th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 81st for fewest turnovers lost and 27th for takeaways

The Hawkeyes’ defense was outstanding for the fourth straight game. However, playing that way next week against one of the top teams in the country will be a major test. Iowa also needs more from its offense to challenge the league.

Michigan at Iowa SBG Free Picks

On this occasion, Kinnick Stadium will be electric. And Iowa has the toughness and defense to spring an NCAA Football Betting trap.

Michigan at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Iowa Hawkeyes.