Big Ten Championship Betting Guide: Michigan vs Iowa Odds and Analysis
The #2 Michigan Wolverines (11-1) face the #15 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here's what you need to know:
Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2)
- Currently on a 4-game win streak
- Elite defense allowing just 17.3 points/game
- Lead nation with 22 interceptions
- Offense averages 25.7 points and 299 yards/game
- QB Spencer Petras returns after leading comeback vs Nebraska
- Strong run game averaging 121.2 rushing yards/game
Michigan Wolverines (11-1)
- Ranked #2 nationally with 4 straight wins
- Powerful offense averaging 37.3 points/game
- Lead Big Ten in rushing (224.9 yards/game)
- Hassan Haskins & Blake Corum: 28 combined TDs
- QB Cade McNamara: 14 TDs, 3 INTs
- Defense allows 17.2 points/game
- Aidan Hutchinson leads Big Ten with 13 sacks
Betting Odds:
- Michigan -11 (opened at -10.5)
- Over/Under: 44 (opened 43.5)
- Iowa: 5-1-1 ATS as underdog
- Michigan: 4-0 ATS in last 4 games
Key Trend: Last two meetings were one-score games, with Michigan winning most recent matchup 10-3.
This projects as a defensive battle between Iowa's elite turnover-forcing unit and Michigan's well-rounded team looking to secure a playoff spot.
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