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Predictions are rolling out for Hate Week.
Brad Powers of Covers sides with Minnesota
They have one of the Top 10 running backs in the country in Darius Taylor. He hadn't been healthy for a few games, but they got him back last week and he made a difference. They pulled the outright upset at home against Nebraska, and he gives that Minnesota offense some balance.
I'm kind of fading on an Iowa team that everybody loves. Keep in mind they just beat a team playing with an interim coach and then beat a Wisconsin team that's going to have an interim coach in a couple weeks. I haven't been overly impressed with Iowa.
Picks and Parlays is predicting a 26-10 Iowa win
This game shapes up as a low-scoring contest where turnovers and special teams will likely determine the outcome. Iowa’s ability to win at home, coupled with its consistent defensive pressure, makes it tough for opponents to sustain drives in Kinnick.
Minnesota has improved offensively, but Iowa’s physical play and recent confidence give the advantage here to the Hawkeyes, especially playing at home. Expect the Hawkeyes to rely on defense and clock control to close it out late.
Sports Book Wire (USA Today) backs Iowa, 28-16
The Hawkeyes enter this matchup following a 25-24 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions in their most recent game. The Golden Gophers' last game was a 24-6 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Hawkeyes are solid favorites (-8.5) in their matchup against the Golden Gophers, with the over/under at 39 points.
Gophers on SI is picking Iowa, 17-13
Gophers fans are well aware that this game will likely come down to just a few plays. Latest betting odds surprisingly view Iowa as more than seven-point favorites, but I am expecting a closely contested matchup for 60 minutes.
It's no surprise that this game will be won within the trenches. Minnesota made substantial improvements last week against Nebraska, and it might need to make another jump in order to knock off the Hawkeyes. Iowa's rushing attack ranks 43rd-best in FBS with 184.0 yards per game.
If the Gophers are able to force Gronowski to throw the football and maybe intercept one of his passes, they'll have a chance to win this game. Ultimately, Iowa has a better offensive and defensive line in this matchup, which makes it hard to predict that Minnesota goes on the road and wins Floyd of Rosedale.
Hawkeyes on SI has Iowa winning 24-20
With a week to prepare for their next opponent, there's no doubt the Iowa Hawkeyes are riding the high of defeating Penn State. Even though the Nittany Lions were without star QB Drew Allar, Iowa's 25-24 win was huge for more than one reason.
First of all, it makes them one win away from being bowl eligible. Seeing as No. 6 Oregon is the only other ranked team on their schedule, Iowa should have no issues defeating either Minnesota, USC, Michigan State, or Nebraska.
For what it's worth, USC and Nebraska have both been ranked this season.
OddShark has Iowa winning 30-27
Iowa will win, Minnesota will cover and the total will go over.
Sports Betting Dime goes with Iowa, 22-19
DRatings picks Iowa, 23-14
Brad Powers of Covers sides with Minnesota
They have one of the Top 10 running backs in the country in Darius Taylor. He hadn't been healthy for a few games, but they got him back last week and he made a difference. They pulled the outright upset at home against Nebraska, and he gives that Minnesota offense some balance.
I'm kind of fading on an Iowa team that everybody loves. Keep in mind they just beat a team playing with an interim coach and then beat a Wisconsin team that's going to have an interim coach in a couple weeks. I haven't been overly impressed with Iowa.
Picks and Parlays is predicting a 26-10 Iowa win
This game shapes up as a low-scoring contest where turnovers and special teams will likely determine the outcome. Iowa’s ability to win at home, coupled with its consistent defensive pressure, makes it tough for opponents to sustain drives in Kinnick.
Minnesota has improved offensively, but Iowa’s physical play and recent confidence give the advantage here to the Hawkeyes, especially playing at home. Expect the Hawkeyes to rely on defense and clock control to close it out late.
Sports Book Wire (USA Today) backs Iowa, 28-16
The Hawkeyes enter this matchup following a 25-24 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions in their most recent game. The Golden Gophers' last game was a 24-6 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Hawkeyes are solid favorites (-8.5) in their matchup against the Golden Gophers, with the over/under at 39 points.
Gophers on SI is picking Iowa, 17-13
Gophers fans are well aware that this game will likely come down to just a few plays. Latest betting odds surprisingly view Iowa as more than seven-point favorites, but I am expecting a closely contested matchup for 60 minutes.
It's no surprise that this game will be won within the trenches. Minnesota made substantial improvements last week against Nebraska, and it might need to make another jump in order to knock off the Hawkeyes. Iowa's rushing attack ranks 43rd-best in FBS with 184.0 yards per game.
If the Gophers are able to force Gronowski to throw the football and maybe intercept one of his passes, they'll have a chance to win this game. Ultimately, Iowa has a better offensive and defensive line in this matchup, which makes it hard to predict that Minnesota goes on the road and wins Floyd of Rosedale.
Hawkeyes on SI has Iowa winning 24-20
With a week to prepare for their next opponent, there's no doubt the Iowa Hawkeyes are riding the high of defeating Penn State. Even though the Nittany Lions were without star QB Drew Allar, Iowa's 25-24 win was huge for more than one reason.
First of all, it makes them one win away from being bowl eligible. Seeing as No. 6 Oregon is the only other ranked team on their schedule, Iowa should have no issues defeating either Minnesota, USC, Michigan State, or Nebraska.
For what it's worth, USC and Nebraska have both been ranked this season.
OddShark has Iowa winning 30-27
Iowa will win, Minnesota will cover and the total will go over.
Sports Betting Dime goes with Iowa, 22-19
DRatings picks Iowa, 23-14
