On the NCAAF schedule, the Michigan State Spartans are on the road at the Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten action on Saturday.
The Michigan State Spartans are 2-2 on the season and 0-1 in conference play. The Spartans are coming off back-to-back losses. Both losses were blowouts, losing by 34 at home to Washington and then by 22 to the Maryland Terrapins. In those last two games, the Spartans are being outscored 36-8 on average.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 3-1 on the season, with an 0-1 record in the Big Ten. Iowa is coming off a loss on the road at Penn State 31-0 in their last game. The first three games for the Hawkeyes were wins over Utah State, Iowa State, and Western Michigan.
We should be in for one of the better NCAA football games today. Let’s take a look at our Michigan State vs Iowa betting analysis.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Odds
Michigan State vs. Iowa Information
Before our Michigan State vs Iowa betting analysis, let’s take a look at some information on these two NCAA Football teams.
Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Location of the game: Kinnick Stadium. Iowa City, IA.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 30. 6:30 pm CST.
How to Watch: NBC
Recent Scores
Michigan State 2023 Results:
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 41-7 loss vs. Washington
- Saturday, September 23rd, 2023: 31-9 loss vs. Maryland
Iowa Hawkeyes 2023 Results:
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 41-10 over Western Michigan
- Saturday, September 23rd, 2023: 31-0 loss at Penn State
Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Analysis
If college football standings are anything to go by, we are in for an exciting game. Before your NCAAF Picks, take a look at the most recent NCAAF odds:
- Moneyline: Iowa Hawkeyes -450, Michigan State Spartans +360
- Spread: Iowa Hawkeyes -13, Michigan State Spartans +13
- Total: 36.5
Michigan State vs. Iowa Betting Preview
The Hawkeyes had a ton of questions about their offense coming into the season. That’s certainly still the case, especially after getting shut out on the road at Penn State. The Hawkeyes are scoring 21.3 points per game and allowing 17 per game.
The Hawkeyes passing game really struggles, as they are ranked 126th in College Football. The run game is not much better, at 106th per game, with 118.5 per game.
Looking at their college football players, Cade McNamara is the quarterback for the Hawkeyes. The former Michigan Wolverine is having a tough time finding open receivers, with just 459 yards in four games.
Luke Lachey is another elite tight end from Iowa, as he leads the team with 131 yards receiving but no touchdowns yet. Iowa Hawkeyes football picks are tough against the spread but have been easy with total, just taking the under with their lack of offense.
The Hawkeyes are hosting Purdue next week in another Big Ten affair.
Michigan State Drama
The Michigan State Spartans have all sorts of drama around their former head coach Mel Tucker. Tucker has officially been fired by the University.
The football team has not shown much fight in the last two weeks, with 36 points allowed and just 8 points per game the last two weeks. Those last two games were at home against Washington and Maryland.
The Spartans are led by head coach Noah Kim. The quarterback has thrown for 897 yards and six touchdowns. Two hundred-three of those passing yards went to Jaron Glover, who has nine receptions on the season. Nathan Carter leads the rushing attack with 73 carries, 369 yards, and four touchdowns on the season.
Michigan State Spartans schedule shows they are playing their first of back-to-back road games, as next week they are at Rutgers.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Prediction
Man, the Michigan State Spartans are an absolute mess. If they thought they were a mess before the season started, with their lack of talent, now they are in the middle of a coaching mess and not very talented.
It’s not like Iowa is a great offensive team, but they are going to score enough to make this a pretty quick and easy blowout-type win. When you go on to bet on this game, take the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Barring any late additions to the college football injury report, the final score prediction for this game is the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-10 over the Michigan State Spartans.
- The final bet is the Iowa Hawkeyes -13.
That’s our Michigan State vs Iowa betting analysis!
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