Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Spread Winner

Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1 SU, ATS 3-2-1) vs Wisconsin Badgers (4-1 SU, ATS 1-2-1)
Date: Saturday, October 14th
Location: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
TV: Fox
Point Spread: IA +10/Wis -10 (Make Wiscy a +10 underdog with a 20 pt CFB teaser @ Wagerweb!)
Money Line: Hawkeyes +282/Badgers -379
Over/Under: 37

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers matchup in a Big Ten showdown at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. The over/under for this matchup is currently 37, while Wisconsin is favored by ten points.

Head-to-Head Matchup:

Iowa will look to carry over the momentum from last year’s 24-10 win over Wisconsin. On the offensive side of the ball, Wisconsin had the edge in terms of yardage, putting up 227. Iowa’s offense finished with 146 in the game.

Iowa Hawkeyes Recent Form:

Iowa’s 20-14 victory against Purdue has put their record at 5-1 as they gear up for this week’s clash with Wisconsin.

Iowa was favored by 2.5 heading into the game, giving them both a straight-up and ATS win. The under hit in the game, as the teams combined for 34 points with an over/under line of 38.5.

In the win vs. Purdue, quarterback Deacon Hill finished with a QB rating of 44.94 while completing 6 of 21 passes for 110 yards. He also ended the game with one touchdown.

Kaleb Johnson was Iowa’s leading rusher vs. Purdue, carrying the ball 17 times for 134 yards and one touchdown. Erick All emerged as the team’s top receiver, scoring one touchdown and making five receptions for 97 yards.

Iowa’s defense gave up 343 yards of offense vs. Purdue. In the passing game, they allowed 247 yards, while on the ground, they gave up 96 yards. This season, the Hawkeyes’ defense has allowed 131.2 rushing yards per contest, placing them 134th. Opponents are averaging 193.3 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 72.3 when facing Iowa. They currently hold the 80th spot in NCAA points allowed.

Away Injury Report

Wisconsin Badgers Recent Form:

This season, the Wisconsin Badgers are currently 4-1. So far this season, they have played two road games and two at home. Wisconsin heads into this week’s matchup with an ATS record of 1-2-1. So far, they have been favored in every game and have an average scoring margin of +13 points per contest.

Against Rutgers, Tanner Mordecai threw for 145 yards on a completion percentage of 54.8%. In the win, he threw one touchdown and had a passer rating of 78.02.

Braelon Allen led the ground attack for Wisconsin against Rutgers. He accumulated 101 rushing yards and reached the end zone one time in 21 attempts. In the passing game, Will Pauling finished with a team-high 68 receiving yards while averaging 8.5 yards per reception.

Wisconsin’s defense gave up 283 yards of offense vs. Rutgers. In the passing game, they allowed 211 yards while on the ground, they gave up 72 yards. The Badgers’ defense will take the field with 13 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. When it comes to points allowed, they’re at 18.4 points per game (49th). Against the pass, the team is 125th in the NCAA, allowing 247.4 passing yards per game. Additionally, Wisconsin’s run defense has 109.2 rushing yards per contest.

Home Injury Report

Betting Trends

• Iowa is 4-1 Against the spread in their last five games on the road.
• Wisconsin’s ATS record at home (last ten) is 3-7.
• The Badgers are 2-1 in their last three games as underdogs.
• Over their last five games as the betting favorite, Iowa has an ATS record of 3-1-1.

Free Pick

Although I see Wisconsin picking up the win in this game, there’s no way this spread should be at -10. I’m taking the Hawkeyes to cover the spread.