UMass Minutemen
American Football NCAAF Kinnick Stadium Sat 13 Sep 19:30
Iowa Hawkeyes
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College Football Betting Preview: UMass vs Iowa

UMass battle Iowa in this NCAAF matchup at Kinnick Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, September 13. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

UMass and Iowa to Play Out High-Scoring Game

You can get -115 that there are Over 42.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. Iowa and UMass should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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Both Teams Suffered Defeat in Previous Game

Massachusetts Minutemen have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, they were turned over 27-26 by Bryant Bulldogs.

Iowa Hawkeyes were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 16-13 reverse against Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium.

UMass vs Iowa Prediction & Picks

Step into UMass vs Iowa with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting Over 42.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s an attractive -115 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this college football showdown.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.

Key UMass vs Iowa stats:

  • The 42.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Massachusetts games.
  • The 42.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Massachusetts games.
  • The 42.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Massachusetts games.
  • The 42.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Iowa games at home.

Over 42.5 Probability

If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 42.5
Spread Massachusetts +34.5
First Score Method Touchdown

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Correct Score Prediction

UMass UMass logo 13 - 38 Iowa logo Iowa

We’re going for Iowa to claim a 38-13 victory and the good news is that there are huge odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

UMass vs Iowa 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.

Iowa Certain to Win According to the Books

It’s a tall order for UMass Minutemen to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that some sportsbooks are not offering Moneyline betting. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

The spread is currently 34.5, with the total points line at 44.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 44.5 at -115.

Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to First, Last or Anytime Touchdown Scorer, while there are lots of other player and quarterback options.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, then college football micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on what will happen on the next snap by staking your money on the Next Play Result.

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Will Iowa Extend Their Home Winning Streak?

Iowa have reeled off six consecutive victories at Kinnick Stadium. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 28.10 points per contest and giving up 13.70.

Massachusetts have fallen in seven consecutive away contests. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 17.00 points per contest while yielding 37.80.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O42.5 U42.5
Iowa logo Iowa Home Stats 8-2 41.80 28.10 13.70 4 6
UMass logo UMass Away Stats 1-9 54.80 17.00 37.80 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
  • U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UMass logo UMass Stats
Iowa Hawkeyes logo Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 9 0 418 97 321 6-0 3-0 9W
Ohio State 8 0 293 55 238 5-0 3-0 8W
Oregon 7 1 330 108 222 4-1 3-0 2W
Michigan 7 2 253 155 98 5-0 2-2 3W
Iowa 6 2 250 105 145 4-1 2-1 3W
USC 6 2 318 179 139 4-0 2-2 1W
Washington 6 2 284 167 117 4-1 2-1 1W
Minnesota 6 3 214 194 20 6-0 0-3 1W
Nebraska 6 3 297 178 119 4-2 2-1 1L
Illinois 6 3 298 233 65 4-1 2-2 1W
Northwestern 5 3 180 134 46 4-1 1-2 1L
Maryland 4 4 208 176 32 3-3 1-1 4L
Rutgers 4 5 264 280 -16 3-2 1-3 1L
UCLA 3 5 163 248 -85 2-2 1-3 1L
Penn State 3 5 252 174 78 3-2 0-3 5L
Michigan State 3 6 230 283 -53 3-2 0-4 6L
Wisconsin 2 6 100 191 -91 2-3 0-3 6L
Purdue 2 7 199 243 -44 2-3 0-4 7L
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Ohio 6 3 258 218 40 5-0 1-3 3W
Buffalo 5 4 223 176 47 2-3 3-1 1W
Miami (OH) 5 4 228 195 33 3-1 2-3 1L
Western Michigan 5 4 201 171 30 4-1 1-3 1W
Central Michigan 5 4 217 216 1 3-0 2-4 1L
Toledo 4 4 254 128 126 4-0 0-4 1L
Akron 4 6 213 271 -58 3-2 1-4 2W
Ball State 3 5 131 238 -107 3-0 0-5 1L
Kent State 3 5 149 292 -143 3-1 0-4 1W
Bowling Green 3 6 164 231 -67 3-2 0-4 3L
Northern Illinois 2 6 107 177 -70 2-2 0-4 1W
Eastern Michigan 2 7 217 296 -79 2-2 0-5 2L
UMass 0 9 102 331 -229 0-4 0-5 9L