The Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for an exciting Big Ten matchup on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa. Both teams are 5-3 on the season with matching 3-2 records in conference play. The Hawkeyes have won the past two head-to-head matchups against the Badgers but Wisconsin holds a slight lead in the all-time series.
The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Hawkeyes favored by 3 points and an over/under of 41 points. The model at SportsLine, which has a strong track record in predicting college football outcomes, is predicting this game as well.
Iowa is coming off a dominant 40-14 win over Northwestern, showcasing a strong defense and solid performance from star running back Kaleb Johnson. Johnson leads the Big Ten in rushing yards and touchdowns.
On the other hand, Wisconsin is looking to bounce back from a 28-13 loss to Penn State where their defense showed strength despite the defeat. The Badgers will rely on their defense, which allows only 18.9 points per game, to contain Iowa’s offense.
The model has simulated the game 10,000 times and is leaning towards the Under while also indicating the better value on one side of the spread. Fans and bettors are encouraged to check out Sportsline for more insights and predictions leading up to the game.
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