Penn State will host Iowa in a Big Ten primetime matchup on Saturday, Sept. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET while airing on CBS. Penn State enters this game as a 14.5-point favorite with the total set at 40.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Iowa vs. Penn State predictions below.
Iowa vs. Penn State Odds
- Spread: Penn State -14.5
- Total: 40
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 22
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
- TV: CBS
Iowa Betting Trends
- Iowa are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa’s last 8 games.
Penn State Betting Trends
- Penn State are 9-0-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Penn State’s last 11 games.
Iowa vs. Penn State Predictions
Brace yourself for a quintessential Big Ten showdown – a game characterized by a ticking clock, a deluge of rushing attempts, and a flurry of punts.
Whenever you see a spread of 14.5 coupled with an over/under of 40.5 total points, it’s worth pondering: Is betting on the underdog a smart move? In this scenario, we think it is.
While Penn State undoubtedly boasts superior talent and is likely to emerge victorious, a win margin of 7 to 10 points seems more plausible than 15+. In a game of this nature, the margin of a touchdown can feel akin to a two or even three-score lead.
Opt for the Hawkeyes at +14.5; that spread is simply too generous given the game’s dynamics.
The Pick: Iowa +14.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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