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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(3-3) Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1)
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Minnesota +5 | Iowa -5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Minnesota +168 | Iowa -206
College Football Betting Total: O/U 32.5
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Check out today’s betting info for Week 8 of NCAA football. It’s the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3, 1-5 ATS) facing off against the #24 Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1, 4-2-1 ATS) on Saturday, October 21st, at 3:30 ET in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA, on NBC.
Here are the Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: Iowa -5, Moneyline Odds: Minnesota +168 | Iowa -206, and the Total Betting Line: O/U 32.5.
A quick look at their history: These teams have played 114 times since 1891. Minnesota has won 62 games, while Iowa has taken 52. The most recent match in November 2022 saw Iowa win 13-10. In the last 10 meetings, the Gophers have only won once.
The most recent time Iowa and Minnesota met up, Iowa walked away with a 13-10 win. When looking at how the two offenses performed in this game, Iowa ran for 59 yards while throwing for 221.
As for Minnesota, they finished with 87 while running for 312.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota is coming of a 52-10 loss to Michigan. The Golden Gophers were never able to receover from falling behind early, trailing 17-10 at the half.
So far, Minnesota has been favored three times and the underdog in two games. This has led to an ATS record of 1-4 and an average scoring differential of -5.
So far in this season, Minnesota has posted an over/under record of 2-3.
On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 48.3 points, with the typical over/under line set at 46.2 points.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
The Golden Gophers’ offense is set to face Iowa while averaging 180.5 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. In the national rankings, they currently stand at 58th for rushing yards and 126th for passing yards, with an average of 132.8 yards per matchup. Overall, Minnesota is putting up 21.7 points per game, which is 79th nationally.
On defense, the Golden Gophers defense has 11 sacks and are 1st in QB hurries. So far, teams are scoring 26.7 points per game against them (83rd). In terms of pass defense, they’re ranked 110th in the NCAA, allowing 235.3 passing yards per game.
Moreover, Minnesota’s run defense is allowing 138.2 rushing yards per contest.
The Golden Gophers’ offense finished with 169 yards of offense against Michigan. 117 of these yards came on the ground compared to 52 through the air. On third down they went 3/14 and threw for one touchdown.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa is coming off a 15-6 win over the Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes benefited from a strong first-half, going into halftime with a 7-0 lead.
Against the spread, Iowa has gone 4-2-1 this season. The Hawkeyes have been favored five times compared to two games as the underdog.
Over seven games, the average over/under line for Iowa’s games has been 38.4 points.
The total score in these matchups has averaged 35.7 points, resulting in an OU record of 2-5.
Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Iowa comes into the game with an offense averaging 20.9, which places them at 71st in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 124th nationally, with an average of 116.6 passing yards. In the rushing department, they’re 83rd in the nation, with 232 rushing attempts per game for the season.
On offense, Iowa did not throw for a touchdown vs. Wisconsin but did run for one score. In terms of overall yards, they finished with 239 and averaged 4.3 yards per rushing attempt and 37 total passing yards.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes defense has come up with 10 sacks this season and are 1st in quarterback hurries. Overall, they are allowing 14.9 points per contest (49th). Against the pass, they are 50th in the NCAA, having allowed 198.3 passing yards allowed per game.
Iowa is giving up 127.3 rushing yards per contest.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Golden Gophers are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Hawkeyes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Golden Gophers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Hawkeyes have gone 7-2-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Golden Gophers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Hawkeyes’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Minnesota vs. Iowa Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
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Golden Gophers | +165 | +155 | +5 | +5 |
Hawkeyes | -205 | -195 | -5 | -5 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Minnesota +5
Iowa’s passing game didn’t look good in their last game against Michigan. I’m not anticipating a sudden turnaround, which is why I’m favoring Minnesota as 5-point underdogs.
Plus, I like how the Gophers can get after it. Minnesota are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.
My model has this one coming in at 31. It’s going to be a defensive battle.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Iowa’s L12 games, as Iowa’s games have gone over the point total only 2x this year.
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