Michigan vs Iowa Betting Odds: Wolverines Hit the Road for 2021 Big Ten Title Game Rematch
After Tough Test Against Maryland, Michigan to Meet Physical Iowa Defense
Defending Big Ten Champion Wolverines Look to Keep Rolling
The opponents couldn’t be more different for the fourth-ranked Michigan Wolverines. After surviving a test from a Maryland team that has loads of talent on offense, but is still trying to figure things out on the other side of the ball; Michigan travels to meet an Iowa team led by its defense and with the worst offense in the Big Ten. The Michigan vs Iowa betting odds favor the undefeated Wolverines.
The last time the Wolverines and Hawkeyes squared off, it was not a competitive showcase with Michigan overpowering the Hawkeyes for a 39-point win in the Big Ten Title Game,
Iowa is allowing 2.2 yards per carry so it will be worth watching how Michigan running back Blake Corum, who is gaining more than seven yards per rushing attempt with nine touchdowns, fared. Iowa and Michigan are two of the four Big Ten teams holding teams to passing efficiency marks under 100 so this could be a challenging affair for the two offenses.
When looking at the schedule of college football this weekend, this is one of two Big Ten matchups featuring a pair of teams with winning records.
Michigan (+450) trails only Ohio State in the odds to win the Big Ten title. Iowa comes in sixth at +4000.
Michigan (+450) trails only Ohio State in the odds to win the Big Ten title. Iowa comes in sixth at +4000.
The Wolverines (+2500) are sixth in the odds to win the national championship with Iowa priced at +25000.
Michigan vs Iowa Game Information
- Game: Michigan 4-0 (1-0 in the Big Ten) Iowa 3-1 (1-0)
- Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- Day/Time:
- Television: FOX
Michigan Wolverines
Blake Corum likely would have topped the 1,000-yard mark a season ago if he hadn’t missed two games , even with Hassan Haskins taking many of the carries. Barring injury, it is hard to imagine that he won’t be to 1,000 yards this season. He put up 243 yards in last week’s win over Maryland. He is one of the reasons why the Michigan vs Iowa betting odds favor the visiting Wolverines.
Redshirt freshman quarterback J.J. McCarthy has played his way into being a Heisman Trophy candidate by completing 80% of his passes with five touchdowns and one interception.
Ronnie Bell only had one catch he played in a season ago, but it went for a 76-yard touchdown. A healthy Bell leads the Wolverines with 17 catches and 253 yards this season.
Sophomore linebacker Junior Colson leads the Wolverines with 30 tackles while seniors Mike Sainristil and Mike Morris have a team-high four tackles for loss.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The defense is carrying a heavy burden for the Hawkeyes. Seniors Jack Campbell and Seth Benson have combined for 69 tackles as Iowa leads the Big Ten in scoring defense with an average of 5.8 points per game and the average of 3.45 yards allowed per play is also the best in the Big Ten.
Iowa is not only last in the Big Ten in total offense, but the Hawkeyes are nearly 135 yards behind the next closest team. Looking at those numbers, it is not a surprise that the host Hawkeyes are the underdogs according to the Michigan vs Iowa betting odds.
The Hawkeyes have just five offensive plays of 30 yards or more. Freshman Kaleb Johnson and sophomore Leshon Williams are the top two rushers. The passing game is in shambles with Spencer Petras completing 51.1% of his passes with one touchdown pass and two interceptions.
Michigan vs Iowa Injury Update
Michigan offensive linemen Karsen Barnhart (ankle) and Trevor Keegan, running back Donovan Edwards (leg), linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (lower body) are questionable while quarterback Cade McNamara (leg) is out indefinitely.
Iowa receiver Keagan Johnson (lower body) is out while defensive back Jermari Harris (illness), linebacker Jestin Jacobs and receiver Jackson Ritter are out for the season.
Michigan vs Iowa Head to Head
After three games in a row decided by seven points or less, Michigan rolled to a 42-3 win as a 12-point favorite in the 2021 Big Ten Title Game with the game just finishing over the total of 45. It was the first time in the last four meetings that the game went over. Corum opened the scoring with a 67-yard run.
Michigan rolled to a 42-3 win as a 12-point favorite in the 2021 Big Ten title game with the game just finishing over the total of 45. It was the first time in the last four meetings that the game went over.
- The Wolverines have covered in seven of the last 10 games in the series.
- Iowa has won four of the last five matchups against Michigan as the home team.
Michigan vs Iowa Betting Preview
After a less than stellar non-conference slate, this should be the toughest test to date for Michigan. Of course, if the game resembles the 2021 Big Ten Title Game, perhaps it will be just another day at the office for the Wolverines.
- Michigan has allowed opponents to reach the red zone just five times in four games with Iowa allowing seven drives into the red zone.
- Michigan has covered in 13 of its last 18 games while the total has gone under in four of the last five games for both teams.
- The Wolverines have won 11 of their last 13 games, but Iowa counters with the same mark over its last 13 games at home.
When considering Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa Hawkeyes betting tips, the Hawkeyes will need to play much better on offense to have a chance to cover as 10.5-point underdogs.
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