Iowa vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Iowa vs Vanderbilt
No. 23 Iowa face No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Wednesday, December 31.
You can get -115 that there are Over 46.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. Vanderbilt and Iowa should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4, th in Big Ten) are coming off a 40–16 road win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium, marking their second consecutive victory.
The Vanderbilt Commodores (10-2, 5th in SEC) enter this matchup riding a three-game winning streak, after earning a 45–24 road victory over the Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in their last outing.
Iowa vs Vanderbilt Prediction & Picks
Step into Iowa vs Vanderbilt with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.
Game Prediction
The total line looks to be on the low side at 46.5. There’s a strong chance that these college football rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.
Key Iowa vs Vanderbilt stats:
Over 46.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Over 46.5, Iowa +5.5 on the spread and the First Half to have the most points.
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Correct Score Prediction
23
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27
Vanderbilt
We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Dores landing a 27-23 win. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.
Iowa vs Vanderbilt Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Sportsbooks’ favorites Vanderbilt are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -204 about them triumphing means a 67% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Iowa are least likely to win at +172.
There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 46.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 46.5, this selection is available at -115.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Vanderbilt Commodores Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 45.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 45.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 46.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.00 pts and allowed 15.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 21.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 62.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 61.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 46.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 38.40 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 37.30 pts and allowed 23.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia
|
12 | 1 | 415 | 207 | 208 | 6-1 | 6-0 | 9W |
Ole Miss
|
11 | 1 | 447 | 241 | 206 | 8-0 | 3-1 | 5W |
Texas A&M
|
11 | 1 | 436 | 263 | 173 | 7-0 | 4-1 | 1L |
Oklahoma
|
10 | 2 | 317 | 167 | 150 | 6-1 | 4-1 | 4W |
|
Vanderbilt
|
10 | 2 | 473 | 263 | 210 | 7-0 | 3-2 | 3W |
Alabama
|
10 | 3 | 406 | 226 | 180 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
Texas
|
9 | 3 | 355 | 237 | 118 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 2W |
Missouri
|
8 | 4 | 386 | 233 | 153 | 6-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
8 | 4 | 489 | 345 | 144 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1L |
LSU
|
7 | 5 | 262 | 220 | 42 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
5 | 7 | 276 | 317 | -41 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Auburn
|
5 | 7 | 321 | 248 | 73 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
5 | 7 | 366 | 350 | 16 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Florida
|
4 | 8 | 259 | 288 | -29 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
South Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 272 | 265 | 7 | 4-4 | 0-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 10 | 395 | 406 | -11 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
|
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
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