Purdue Boilermakers Look to Upset Iowa with McNamara Out
This Saturday's matchup marks each team's second conference game this season. Purdue enters the matchup with a 2-3 overall record and a 2-3-0 record against the spread (ATS)
Game outlook
This Saturday's matchup marks each team's second conference game this season. Purdue enters the matchup with a 2-3 overall record and a 2-3-0 record against the spread (ATS) while the Iowa Hawkeyes enter with a 4-1 record and a 2-2-1 ATS. Iowa has won the past two meetings and is 4-2 against Purdue since 2017. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/7/2023 @ 3:30pm EST
Where: Kinnick Stadium Stadium Boilermakers vs Hawkeyes Betting Odds Moneyline: Boilermakers +110 | Hawkeyes -130
Spread: Boilermakers +2.5 (-110) | Hawkeyes -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 39 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa will win straight-up is 57%.
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue is suffering from a defense that allows 398.2 yards per game, with 148.4 yards of that coming from the ground. Yet their 5 sacks last weekend demonstrates that progress is being made. The offense is inconsistent, with scores of 44, 35, 24, 20 and 17 so far. There is potential, however, with 399.0 yards on average per game and 150.2 yards per game on the ground. Tyrone Tracy Jr. leads the team in rushing yards and touchdowns while Hudson Card has attempted all the passes, completing 63.8% of them with five touchdowns and three interceptions. For Purdue to compete for the Big Ten West this season, they must focus on ending their drives with touchdowns more often than with field goals (3/5 on the season), punts and turnovers (8 giveaways, -2 turnover differential).