Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Bronze Pig at Stake in Big Ten Matchup
Streaking Teams Bidding for Title Game
One of Saturday’s matchups could have Big Ten Championship Game implications when top Big Ten West teams meet.
The Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers have both won three in a row and are 4-3 in the Big Ten. Whoever wins will have the upper edge toward a slot in the conference championship game.
With a win over Minnesota, the Hawkeyes would control their own path to the game, as Iowa has the tiebreaker over both Wisconsin and Purdue. The Boilermakers also have a strong path to the championship, since they will play two of the conference’s worst teams in their final two games. With a win on Saturday and in their final game against Nebraska, the Hawkeyes just need Illinois to lose one of its final two games to make it to the title game.
Minnesota’s chances of making it to the championship game are lower, as Purdue and Illinois hold the tiebreaker over the Gophers. If the Gophers were to win Saturday and their final game at Wisconsin, they also need the Boilermakers and Illini to drop one of their final two to secure a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game.
Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, injury reports and college football lines for Iowa vs Minnesota. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.
Iowa’s Defense Does it Again
The Hawkeyes have been led by their defense all season, and Iowa’s 24-10 win over Wisconsin was no different.
Iowa was able to get two rushing touchdowns on offense, but it was led by its defense, which turned over the Badgers three times.
Cornerback Cooper DeJean was big in the win. Along with his 10 total tackles, he had a 32-yard interception return for a touchdown as well as a 41-yard punt return that set up an Iowa score.
The Hawkeyes held running back Braelon Allen to 40 yards on 17 carries, limiting Wisconsin to 227 total yards. Allen had averaged 109.9 yards a game prior to the matchup against Iowa.
The Hawkeyes’ defense remains one of the tops in the nation, allowing an average of 13.9 points and 260.7 yards to opponents – fifth and third in the country. respectively.
Iowa’s defense will continue to be its strong point and key to success as the Hawkeyes finish out the regular season.
Minnesota’s Defense Stays Strong
Minnesota has also been strong on defense as the Gophers have held teams to a total of 16 points in their last three wins.
The Gophers’ offense was solid in their 31-3 win over Northwestern, but their defense was strong as well.
Along with holding the Wildcats to three points, Minnesota kept Northwestern to 278 total yards, below its average of 346.4 yards a game.
The Wildcats were largely inefficient on both third and fourth down, with Northwestern finishing 3 of 12 on third downs and 0 of 3 on fourth downs.
Minnesota’s defense is also one of the tops in the country, with the Gophers’ 13.1 points allowed fourth in the nation and their 274 yards allowed eighth.
Iowa vs Minnesota Game Injuries
Iowa vs Minnesota Head-to-Head
Iowa and Minnesota have met 115 times, with the Golden Gophers leading the series 62-51-2. The Hawkeyes are on a seven-game winning streak in the series, with their last win a 27-22 victory in November 2021 in Iowa City.
Iowa vs Minnesota Game Information
- Game: Iowa vs Minnesota
- Location: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- Day/Time: Saturday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. ET
- Iowa vs Minnesota Live Stream: ESPN
Iowa vs Minnesota Betting Lines
Iowa vs Minnesota Picks & Prediction
Both teams are on three-game winning streaks and in need of a win to keep their chances of a Big Ten Championship alive. Though Iowa has a seven-game win streak in the series, that could change this year.
Iowa and Minnesota are both strong defensively, but Minnesota has been able to find more success on offense. The Gophers should get a win at home and cover.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are listed at -140 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Gophers, you have a chance to win $71. The Iowa Hawkeyes are +120, offering a chance to win $120 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Minnesota Golden Gophers a 58.33% chance to win, with the Iowa Hawkeyes at 45.45%.
