Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Week 12 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The home Iowa Hawkeyes were -9-point favorites in this NCAA football battle at Sportsbook earlier (watch for line movement). No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to be posted shortly.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 29-23 win for the Hawkeyes early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Iowa battles the Purdue Boilermakers, currently with a 4-6 mark (6-4 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 4-6 for the Hawkeyes and 2-8 for the Purdue Boilermakers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Iowa vs Purdue injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 46-rated Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 41-rated Purdue Boilermakers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Iowa's No. 80-ranked offense, averaging 26.9 PPG, against a Purdue defense that ranks No. 20 this week at 19.3 PPG. The Iowa aerial game is averaging 200.6 yards per game, less than the Purdue Boilermakers secondary allows through the air, 231.5 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Purdue Boilermakers own the league's No. 34-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 147.25 yards per game when on the road. Iowa, on the other hand, rates No. 72 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Elijah Sindelar led the way last time out for the Boilermakers, connecting for 376 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 23-13 loss to the Boilermakers at Ryan Field.
Iowa didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Badgers as Wisconsin blasted them 38-14 in Week 11 action.
Next Betting Matchups
Purdue home to Indiana, Saturday, November 25th
Iowa at Nebraska, Friday, November 24th