Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Prediction, Picks & Preview

Michigan Wolverines take on notable underdogs, Iowa Hawkeyes, this football weekend. The match, scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2022, will take place at the Kinnick Stadium, where the Wolverines will seek to continue their good start to the season (4-0) against an opponent they’re expected to beat. With the spread posted at 10.5 across most bookies, the money line bet looks secure, but anything can happen in a football match. The over/under for the outing is around 42, which suggests a tight game. However, in the recent game, the Wolverines won 34-27 against Maryland Terrapins. The Michigan team will be looking to extend their good start against a Hawkeyes team ready to build on their win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes (2-1) won 27-10 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last match and will be looking to strengthen their position, especially with home fan support. The Big Ten outfit has a decent record against the Wolverines and will be counting on their defense and overall style to stuff Michigan’s offense. Michigan passed its test against the Maryland Terps but is yet to come against a defense that can provide resistance. The Hawkeyes defense, led by QB Spencer Petras, attacks more and has forced seven turnovers in the last three games, so Michigan’s JJ McCarthy can expect increased pressure this weekend. While he was good against Maryland, we didn’t see the usual explosiveness with the passing game. With an average point score of 80 over the last ten games, 5 more than Michigan, the Hawkeyes hope their home support and defense get the job done against the season’s best starter.

Wolverines

The Michigan Wolverines are in high spirits after their last four starts all yielded wins. The outfit will be even more buoyant given their opponents’ disparate start, who’s now scored 27 points for two weeks in a row. However, the Wolverines won’t be overconfident with a win just yet. Hawkeyes can put a resilient effort in front of their home fans, and their defense continues to be great. While offensively poor, the Iowa team has the country’s No. 1 defense. Wolverine will be looking to get up fast and take advantage of the poor offensive. Michigan’s running back Blake Corum will lead the team, hoping to demonstrate again what the offense can do this season. The team will also expect J.J. McCarthy to continue his fine form after completing 18 of 26 attempts for 220 yards, scoring two touchdowns, and bearing zero interceptions against Maryland. 

Hawkeyes Vs. Wolverines Prediction, Picks & Spread

The Hawkeyes vs. Wolverines game might come down to who blinks fast. The spread is high at 10.5, with the Wolverines the favorites to win. The high spread is partly due to the Hawkeyes’ offensive struggles this season. Michigan is expected to win with an over/under of 42 in a low-scoring match. We expect the game to be up to Michigan’s defense. The relentless Iowa defense will bottle up the offense, but the running backs can provide enough to edge the results in Michigan’s favor.

Prediction: Michigan 26, Iowa 13

Moneyline

The Wolverines are favorites at – 431 and the Hawkeyes at +331 to get the win. We think Michigan will win, so the Moneyline is worth a shot, although you’ll need to lump on to get a decent return.

Spread

A spread of 10.5 seems massive but maybe a good choice, given that Iowa’s team struggles with scoring. Michigan is yet to give anything away.