Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
Iowa vs Minnesota Predictions
The total line looks to be on the low side at 40.5. There’s a strong chance that Minnesota and Iowa will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -112.
Our betting picks for Iowa vs Minnesota cover our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore each section for the complete analysis and reasoning behind the plays.
Iowa vs Minnesota Preview
Iowa battle Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, October 24.
Iowa Hawkeyes won their previous game 41-24. This victory at Husky Stadium against Washington Huskies was their second road win on the spin.
Minnesota Golden Gophers have landed two home wins on the spin. It was a road defeat to Purdue Boilermakers in their last game, losing 41-13 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
H2H: 6 of Last 7 H2H Clashes Have Been Iowa Wins
Iowa have claimed back-to-back victories over Minnesota. At Huntington Bank Stadium they won 31-14 before winning 41-3 at Kinnick Stadium. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved Iowa winning six times.
Quarterbacks
Jeremy Hecklinski
Drake Lindsey
Best Bet
The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this college football showdown is set at 40.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -112 is available.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.
Over 40.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Jeremy Hecklinski (Iowa) to record more than 182.5 passing yards are -114. We feel confident that he’ll cover the QB Passing Yards line, which looks generous.
DJ Vonnahme (Iowa) is priced at -114 to go over 37.5 receiving yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Receiving Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 40.5 points. We’ve also gone for Minnesota +6.5 and Jeremy Hecklinski (Iowa) to have Over 182.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
24
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21
Minnesota
We’ll roll the dice and go for Iowa to register a 24-21 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.
Iowa vs Minnesota Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Sportsbooks’ favorites Iowa are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -263 about them triumphing means a 72% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Minnesota are trading at +215.
The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 40.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 40.5 at -112.
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Minnesota Have Nine Wins From Past Ten Home Game
Minnesota have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 32.10 points per contest and conceding 14.70.
Iowa are riding four straight road wins. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 29.70 points per contest while yielding 19.60.
Iowa beat Minnesota 31-14 in their most recent meeting at Huntington Bank Stadium. Across the previous 3 head-to-head meetings at Huntington Bank Stadium, Iowa have prevailed every time.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O40.5 | U40.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Home Stats |
9-1 | 46.80 | 32.10 | 14.70 | 7 | 3 | |
 Iowa Away Stats |
7-3 | 49.30 | 29.70 | 19.60 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O40.5 = Games Over 40.5 Points
- U40.5 = Games Under 40.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 47.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 40.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 40.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.10 pts and allowed 17.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 29.70 pts and allowed 19.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 49.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 43.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 40.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 40.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.50 pts and allowed 16.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCLA
|
6 | 0 | 213 | 97 | 116 | 3-0 | 3-0 | 6W |
Ohio State
|
6 | 1 | 275 | 94 | 181 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 5W |
Indiana
|
6 | 1 | 256 | 90 | 166 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
USC
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6 | 1 | 255 | 176 | 79 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
|
Iowa
|
5 | 1 | 186 | 87 | 99 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 1W |
Northwestern
|
5 | 1 | 201 | 102 | 99 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
|
Minnesota
|
4 | 2 | 173 | 131 | 42 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Oregon
|
4 | 2 | 222 | 124 | 98 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1W |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 2 | 165 | 100 | 65 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
5 | 2 | 249 | 108 | 141 | 4-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
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|
3 | 4 | 219 | 226 | -7 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 1L |
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|
4 | 2 | 136 | 97 | 39 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Illinois
|
3 | 3 | 191 | 167 | 24 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Rutgers
|
2 | 4 | 187 | 191 | -4 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 1W |
Washington
|
4 | 3 | 195 | 159 | 36 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Penn State
|
3 | 4 | 201 | 132 | 69 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 4L |
Maryland
|
2 | 5 | 198 | 233 | -35 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 5L |
Michigan State
|
2 | 5 | 149 | 178 | -29 | 2-3 | 0-2 | 5L |
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