The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-3) host the Northwestern Wildcats (3-4) on Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten clash.
Iowa lost to Michigan State 32-20 in their last game despite the Hawkeyes being the heavy favorites in that matchup.
Northwestern fell to Wisconsin 23-3 previously, their third loss out of their last four.
Will Iowa pick up their fourth home win, or will Northwestern snap out of their funk?
Northwestern vs. Iowa Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Northwestern | +13.5 (-110) | O 38 (-110) | +450 |
| Iowa | -13.5 (-110) | U 38 (-110) | -630 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Northwestern vs. Iowa Match Details
- Fixture: Northwestern Wildcats @ Iowa Hawkeyes
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3:30 PM EST
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
Key Stats
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa’s offense has been good this year. The Hawkeyes come in averaging 27.9 points per game. QB Cade McNamara has racked up 944 yards through the air this season. He’s thrown for 6 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown four interceptions.
Iowa averages 210 rushing yards per game, the 18th-most in the NCAA. RB Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 1035 yards on 132 attempts. He’s also rushed for 13 TDs this season. TE Luke Lachey leads the team with 192 yards on 21 receptions.
The Hawkeyes allow 19.7 points per game. The Hawkeyes are giving up 337.7 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 224.9 passing yards per game. The Hawkeyes’ opponents are averaging 112.9 rushing yards. DL Aaron Graves has been a bright spot on defense, entering with five sacks, 18 tackles, and five tfl. DB Jermari Harris currently leads the team with three interceptions.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern’s offense has struggled. The Wildcats average 19 points per game. QB Jack Lausch has thrown for 808 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 4 TDs and two interceptions on the year. RB Cam Porter has rushed for 320 yards on 73 attempts. He’s also rushed for 5 TD this season. WR Bryce Kirtz leads the team with 414 yards on 27 receptions.
Northwestern’s defense has been strong this season. The Wildcats allow only 19.6 points per game. The Wildcats allow 350.1 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 246.7 passing yards per game. The Wildcats’ opponents average 103.4 rushing yards this season. DL Aidan Hubbard has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 15 tackles, and three tfl.
Prediction
Both teams have not been at their best, but Saturday’s matchup could be a huge momentum swing, depending on the outcome. The Wildcats mustered just a field goal versus Wisconsin, and even though Iowa doesn’t have quite as strong of a defense compared to Wisconsin, the Hawkeyes definitely hold their own on that side of the ball. We’re targeting Northwestern’s team total going under here, as they’re on the road and because they couldn’t get anything going last week.
Final Pick
Northwestern Team Total Under 12.5 (+100)
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