The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-3, 3-3) to Kinnick Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Iowa is 4-4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. It failed to cover as a 5-point favorite in a 10-7 neutral-ground win over Northwestern last Saturday. The Hawkeyes are 2-3-1 ATS in conference play and 1-5 O/U in Big Ten action. They are led by RB Leshon Williams, who has 551 rushing yards through 9 games.
Rutgers is 6-1-2 ATS on the season and pushed as a 19-point home underdog in a 35-16 loss against the No. 3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes last Saturday. Rutgers is 3-1-2 ATS in conference games. It is led by RB Kyle Monangai, who has 903 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns in 9 games.
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