Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa Hawkeyes: Big Ten Championship Betting Pick
Date:
December 2, 8:00 pm
Location:
Lucas Oil Stadium
TV:
CBS
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Michigan -21.5
Reasons Why Iowa Can Cover the Spread
- Defensive Proficiency: Iowa's defense is one of the best in the Big Ten, allowing only 12.17 points per game. Their defensive efficiency could stifle Michigan's offense.
- Recent Form: Iowa's recent performance, including a tight win against Nebraska, shows their ability to compete in close games, a crucial factor in covering a large spread.
- Underdog Resilience: Historically, Iowa has shown resilience as an underdog. This mental toughness could be a key factor in a high-stakes game.
- Turnover Differential: Iowa has a positive turnover differential, indicating their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes, which could keep the game closer.
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Recent Form and Power Stats
Michigan boasts an impressive offense, averaging 37.58 points per game, while Iowa's offense averages 18.00 points. However, Iowa's stout defense, allowing only 12.17 points per game, contrasts sharply with Michigan's defense, which, despite being strong, allows more points on average (10.25).
Yards Per Point Analysis
Michigan's offense is more efficient, with 10.5 yards per point compared to Iowa's 13.74. Defensively, Michigan again leads with 24.07 yards per point, indicating a strong defense. However, Iowa's defensive yardage per point is also impressive at 22.95.
Head to Head Summary
Over the past meetings, Michigan and Iowa have been evenly matched, with a 5-5 record. However, Michigan has a better ATS record at 7-3 compared to Iowa's 3-7. The total has gone UNDER in most of these matchups, indicating strong defensive play from both teams.
Betting Odds Trends
- Michigan Wolverines:
- Strong ATS and SU performance in recent games.
- A tendency for games to go OVER in total points.
- Iowa Hawkeyes:
- 7-1 SU in the last eight games, indicating a winning momentum.
- Strong UNDER trend in recent games, reflecting their defensive strength.
Team Last 5 Games
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan's last five games show a pattern of winning but with varying margins, indicating potential vulnerabilities that Iowa could exploit.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa's last five games demonstrate their ability to win close, defensively driven games, a crucial aspect in covering large spreads.
Wolverines at Hawkeyes Free CFB Pick
While Michigan is the favorite, Iowa's defensive prowess and recent form suggest they have a strong chance to cover the spread. The game is likely to be a defensive battle, with Iowa's ability to keep games close being a critical factor.
Free Pick:
Take Iowa +21.5
