The best gambling sites favor Michigan over Iowa when they play on Saturday in Big Ten Championship college football action from Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan is on a four-game winning streak. The Wolverines are fresh off a big win over Ohio State last weekend. Iowa has also won four in a row. The Hawkeyes bested Nebraska in their last outing.
The Michigan Wolverines (11-1 SU, 10-2 ATS) are 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four games. The Wolverines can earn a spot in the CFP and win their first Big Ten title since 2004 with a win on Saturday over the Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2, 7-5).
The Wolverines got heavy betting action after opening as 8.5-point favorites at the best online sportsbooks. That bumped the line up to Michigan -10.5. The total has settled down at 43.5 points after it opened over the weekend at 45 points.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Odds by MyBookie.ag
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | +11 ( -110 ) | 43½ ( -110 ) | +350 |  |
| Michigan | -11 ( -110 ) | 43½ ( -110 ) | -440 | |
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Betting Michigan Wolverines
Head coach Jim Harbaugh finally figured out the Ohio State Buckeyes in a 42-27 win as 6.5-point home underdogs according to the best gambling sites. Hassan Haskins ran for 169 yards and five TDs on 28 carries.
He brought his season totals to 244 rushes for 1,232 yards and 18 TDs. The senior back has run for 156 yards in three of Michigan’s past four games. Now all the Wolverines have to do is seal the deal with a win in the Big Ten championship game.
Michigan is 7-1 SU and ATS in its last eight games. They bounced back from its single loss of the season to the Michigan State Spartans with four consecutive wins. That includes big victories at Penn State and on Saturday against Ohio State. A conference title and a trip to the CFP would silence Harbaugh’s critics, at least for the time being.
Betting Iowa Hawkeyes
If it weren’t for a stunning 24-7 loss as 11.5-point home faves (per the best gambling sites) against the Purdue Boilermakers, the Hawkeyes could be in the conversation for a playoff spot as well. Iowa was 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS heading into that game.
They lost their next game 27-7 at Wisconsin too. But the Hawkeyes got their bearings back and secured their ticket to the Big Ten championship game with a 4-0 SU and 2-2 ATS finish. Iowa is 5-1-1 ATS with four SU upsets in its past seven games.
This includes a 27-17 win over the Iowa State Cyclones earlier this season as a four-point dog. Tyler Goodson has run for over 130 yards in three of Iowa’s past four games. That includes a 156-yard performance on just 23 carries in the Hawkeyes’ 28-21 road upset against the Nebraska Cornhuskers last Friday.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAF Pick
The Wolverines and the Hawkeyes have almost identical numbers on defense, but Michigan’s 451.2 total yards and 37.3 points per game dwarf Iowa’s 299.1 total yards and 25.7 points per game. That clear advantage on offense should be the difference-maker in this game. The Hawkeyes rank 14th in rushing defense. They allow just 105.8 rushing yards per game. Containing Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum on the ground will be crucial for Iowa to keep this game close enough to cover the point spread.
The Wolverines are rolling following their victory over Ohio State. Michigan was outpassed 394-190 yards, but they controlled the game on the ground on 297 rush yards. Iowa benefitted from a disastrous fourth-quarter by Nebraska in their last game. The Hawkeyes have had three of their past four games decided by seven points or fewer. We don’t think they’ll behave enough in the tank to cover in this one.
