Week 7 Picks: Iowa at Wisconsin Odds, Trends & Injuries
Even though No. 11 Iowa is unbeaten this year, the Hawkeyes are still playing for respect on Saturday at Noon ET when they face Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium.
The Hawkeyes have gone 6-0 win wins over Penn State and Arizona on the year, but five of Iowa’s wins come by 10 points or less. Iowa is 3-2 against the spread, having lost its last two contests. The Hawkeyes have been led this season by Ricky Stanzi, who has thrown for 1,359 yards and 10 touchdowns, but also has eight interceptions to his credit. Adam Robinson has carried the running game with 429 yards and four touchdowns on the year. Marvin McNutt and Trey Stross each had over 265 yards receiving as well for Iowa. On defense, the Hawkeyes have 12 interceptions as a team, which ranks second in the country. Tyler Sash has five interceptions on the year, while Brett Greenwood has three. As a team, Iowa is holding opponents to 15.8 points and 305.3 yards per-game. The Hawkeyes have won five of the last seven meetings with Wisconsin.
Wisconsin started the year 5-0 before losing to Ohio State 31-13 last weekend. The Badgers are 2-3 against the spread and 2-1 against the spread in the Big Ten. Scott Tolzien has thrown for 1,293 yards and nine touchdowns to lead the Badgers, while John Clay has rushed for 641 yards and seven scores to make Wisconsin the top rushing attack in the Big Ten. Nick Toon, Isaac Anderson, and Garrett Graham each have over 300 yards receiving for the Badgers. Defensively, Wisconsin has nine interceptions as a team. The Badgers are allowing 25.7 points per-game but holding opponents to 333.2 yards per-outing.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sports Interaction have made Wisconsin 2.5-point home favorites over Iowa on Saturday afternoon. The over/under total for this game has been established at 47.5.
College Football Week 7 Betting Trends
All games in this series since 1992
IOWA is 9-6 against the spread versus WISCONSIN since 1992
IOWA is 8-7 straight up against WISCONSIN since 1992
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992
Games over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 2-0 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-1 straight up against IOWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
All games played at WISCONSIN since 1992
IOWA is 4-3 against the spread versus WISCONSIN since 1992
WISCONSIN is 4-3 straight up against IOWA since 1992
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992
Games played at WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 1-0 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-0 straight up against IOWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Week 7 College Football Injury Report
IOWA
[RB] 09/01/2009 - Jewel Hampton out for season ( Knee )
[RB] 08/28/2009 - Jayme Murphy out for season ( Back )
[TE] 10/03/2009 - Tony Moeaki missed last game, "?" Saturday vs. Michigan ( Ankle )
[DB] 10/03/2009 - Shane Prater missed last game, "?" Saturday vs. Michigan ( Knee )
WISCONSIN
(S) 09/06/2009 - Aubrey Pleasant suspended indefinitely ( Disciplinary )
(S) 09/06/2009 - Shane Carter suspended indefinitely ( Disciplinary )
[C] 10/03/2009 - Travis Frederick "?" ( Ankle )
Iowa at Wisconsin Current Odds
Iowa Hawkeyes +2.5 Over 47.5 (+120)
Wisconsin Badgers -2.5 Under 47.5 (-140)
Player Props:
Total pass attempts for Ricky Stanzi (IOWA): Over/Under 33.5
Total touchdown passes + interceptions for Stanzi: Over/Under 2.5
Total rushing yards for Adam Robinson (IOWA): Over/Under 66.5
Total rushing attempts for Brandon Wegher (IOWA): Over/Under 11.5
Total receiving yards for Marvin McNutt (IOWA): Over/Under 43.5
Total receptions for Trey Stross (IOWA): Over/Under 3.5
Total completions for Scott Tolzien (WIS): Over/Under 17.5
Total rushing yards for John Clay (WIS): Over/Under 118.5
Total receiving yards for Nick Toon (WIS): Over/Under 49.5
Total receptions for Isaac Anderson (WIS): Over/Under 3.5