Iowa Hawkeyes vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Picks & Predictions
The 6-4 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the 4-6 Maryland Terrapins in a BIG10 matchup as Iowa looks to finish their season strong after clinching bowl eligibility.
Game outlook
The 6-4 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the 4-6 Maryland Terrapins in a BIG10 matchup as Iowa looks to finish their season strong after clinching bowl eligibility. Maryland, still seeking eligibility, will need to upset both Iowa and Penn State to reach their goal. The betting favorite is Iowa, opening at -6 and the current line is Iowa -6.5 for the early kickoff at SECU Stadium on Saturday, November 23. This prediction will help determine the potential outcome of the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hawkeyes -240 | Terrapins +200
Spread: Hawkeyes -6.5 (-110) | Terrapins +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa will win straight-up is 71%.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The Iowa Hawkeyes are currently 6-4 on the season and will be coming off of a bye week as they head into their upcoming game. Despite falling to UCLA before their break, the team has been bowl-eligible for 22 of the last 23 years and is projected to play in a bowl game against either South Carolina or Texas A+M. Iowa is known for their rush-first offense, with a strong offensive line that has helped produce the Nation's 3rd-ranked rusher in Kaleb Johnson. The team has faced some challenges with injuries to key quarterbacks, but are expecting QB1 Cade McNamara to return for the next game. Iowa's offense averages 29.4 points per game and has a positive margin of 15.2, with a strong 3rd-down conversion rate and turnover ratio. Defensively, the team allows an average of 14.2 points per game and has a strong special teams unit. Overall, Iowa has a power ranking of 58 and is ranked 56 in offense and 15 in defense, with a record of 6-4 (5-5 ATS) for the season.