Washington Huskies vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Washington Huskies (4-2) are headed to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-2). Iowa opens this matchup as 3.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 41.

The Washington Huskies come into this game with a record of 4-2 for this season. In their last game, the Huskies played the Michigan Wolverines and notched a win by a score of 27-17. Overall, they tallied 68 plays which gave them a total of 429 yards. The Washington Huskies ran the football 35 times and had 114 yards, which came out to an average of 3.3 yds per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Huskies conceded 174 yds on 37 attempts, which is an average of 4.7 yds per rush allowed. Washington allowed 13 pass completions on 25 attempts for a total of 113 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.0%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Washington Huskies have an average of 25.5 points per game. As a team they have an average of 163.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 68th in Division 1. The Huskies have earned 2,776 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring, Washington has compiled 13 touchdowns through the air and 5 rushing touchdowns. Washington has amassed 137 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 45 penalties for 424 yards. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Huskies have given up 753 yards which ranks them 8th in Division 1. They have yielded 125.5 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 46.8%. In total, they are allowing 256.0 yards per outing ranking them 8th in D-1. They have yielded 3 touchdowns by air as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing 3.9 yards per running attempt and 130.5 rushing yards per contest for the year. Overall, they have conceded 783 yards via the running game in 6 outings. The Huskies are sitting in 10th in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 13.2 points per contest.

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The Hawkeyes come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Hawkeyes walked away with a loss by a score of 35-7 when they faced the Ohio State Buckeyes. Iowa conceded 40 rush attempts for 203 yds (5.1 yds per rush). The Hawkeyes pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 84.0%, relinquishing 209 yds on 21 for 25 passing. The Hawkeyes finished the game with 226 yds and they ran 48 plays (4.7 yards per play). Iowa ended up running for 4.3 yards per attempt, totaling 116 yards on 27 carries.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Hawkeyes are sitting 86th in the country with an average of 27.0 PPG. The Iowa Hawkeyes maintain an average of 363.4 yards per game, which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. The Iowa offense has 100 penalty yds on 12 violations, which ranks them 134th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 3 interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have tallied 92 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Hawkeyes have compiled 700 yards via the pass as well as an average of 140.0 passing yards per outing, which ranks 127th in D-1. They have an average of 223.4 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,117 yards for the year.

Iowa has allowed the opposition a total of 451 yards on the ground (90.2 yards/game) as well as 1 touchdown rushing so far this season. They have given up 10 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 210.4 yards/outing, which has them in 65th in the country. They have 3 fumbles recovered and 6 picks on the campaign. The Hawkeyes defense has taken the field for 296 plays, which has them ranked 17th in the country. The Hawkeyes are conceding 18.0 points per game, which puts them 26th in D-1. Overall, they have relinquished 90 total points.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Hawkeyes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -3.0

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