Data Skrive:
Star runner Kaleb Johnson and the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-3) face the Northwestern Wildcats (3-4) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Kinnick Stadium.
The Wildcats are expected to lose by double digits (currently +13.5) against the Hawkeyes (with an over/under of 37.5 points).
Keep reading to check out our preview for this season, and find all of our expert picks here, too!
Iowa -13.5 vs. Northwestern
Iowa vs. Northwestern Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Hawkeyes (-13.5)
- Moneyline: Hawkeyes (-645), Wildcats (+453)
- Total: 37.5 points
- TV Channel: Big Ten Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Iowa vs. Northwestern Betting Stats and Info
The Hawkeyes have won twice against the spread (in six tries). Against the spread, the Hawkeyes are winless in one game when favored by 13.5 points or more. Iowa has been the moneyline favorite for five games this season, and it has recorded a 3-2 record in those contests. Northwestern, in seven games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-5-0 against the spread. Against the spread, the Wildcats are winless in one game when underdogs by 13.5 points or more. Northwestern has a 1-3 record this year in games it hs played as an underdog on the moneyline.
Iowa vs. Northwestern Recent Stats and Trends
Iowa Hawkeyes
- Iowa has covered the spread once, and is 1-2 overall, in its past three games.
- Iowa has hit the over twice in its past three games.
- The Hawkeyes have averaged a total of 42.5 combined points over their last three games, five greater than this game’s total of 37.5.
Northwestern Wildcats
- Northwestern has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall, in its last three games.
- Northwestern has hit the over twice in its past three games.
- Northwestern’s average total over the last three games is five points greater than the 37.5 total listed for this matchup.
Iowa vs. Northwestern Key Players
Iowa Hawkeyes
- Cade McNamara has 944 passing yards (134.9 per game) and a 61% completion percentage (97-for-159), tossing six touchdown passes and four interceptions.
- Johnson has churned out a team-best 1,035 rushing yards (147.9 per game) and 13 scores.
- Kamari Moulton has run for 162 yards (23.1 per game).
- Luke Lachey has racked up 21 receptions for 192 yards, best on his team. He has been targeted 30 times, and averages 27.4 receiving yards per game.
- Reece Vander Zee has also added 14 catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns. He has been targeted 32 times and puts up 25.1 receiving yards per game.
- Jacob Gill has caught 16 passes on 21 targets for 169 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Aaron Graves leads the team with five sacks and has added three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Jay Higgins’ 61 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two interceptions make him the team’s leading tackler.
- Jermari Harris has intercepted three passes to lead the team while adding 14 tackles and three passes defended.
Northwestern Wildcats
- This season Jack Lausch has racked up 808 passing yards (115.4 per game) while going 70-for-138 (50.7%) and throwing for four touchdowns with two interceptions. He has tacked on 196 rushing yards on 47 carries with one touchdown.
- Cam Porter has 73 carries for a team-high 319 rushing yards (45.6 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Bryce Kirtz has 27 catches (56 targets) and paces his team with 414 receiving yards (59.1 per game).
- A.J. Henning has hauled in 34 catches for 357 yards (51 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Thomas Gordon has collected 155 yards on 14 receptions, averaging 22.1 yards per game.
- This season Aidan Hubbard leads the team with three sacks and has added three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Mac Uihlein’s 38 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks make him the team’s tackle leader.
- Coco Azema has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 16 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended in seven games this season.