The big 10 matchup heads over to Kinnick Stadium where the Indiana Hoosiers take on the #4th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes are looking to go 9-0 after this week and the 4-4 Hoosiers are hungry for an upset. The oddsmakers at Bodog.com Sportsbook have the Iowa Hawkeyes at -17 1/2 point favorites over the Indiana Hoosiers.

Iowa and Indiana are both averaging 23.6 points per game on offense. However, the difference is on the defense. The Hawkeyes are only allowing 14.8 points per game, and the Hoosiers are allowing 26 ppg defensively. Both teams are positive in turnover ratio Hoosiers +6 Hawkeyes +11. The mathematical prediction of this game is Hoosiers 17 Hawkeyes 30. Can the Hoosiers cover the road dog spread +17 1/2.

The Hawkeyes won 45-9 last season in Indiana, and this game could get out of hand if the Hoosiers give up big plays like they have been all season. They rank last in the division in pass defense, and 9th in giving up big plays.
Bet the Hawkeyes at home to cover the -17 1/2 point spread.

Prediction Hoosiers have a tough time scoring Iowa covers the spread by another 10.