Penn State vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Penn State vs Iowa
Penn State battle Iowa in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Kinnick Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Going Over the Total Points Makes Sense
Iowa and Penn State should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 40.5 and odds of -110 are available for this outcome.
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31-0 Victory for Penn State in Pair’s Last Head-to-Head
Penn State Nittany Lions have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Northwestern Wildcats by a 22-21 scoreline at Beaver Stadium.
Iowa Hawkeyes won last time out by a 37-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Penn State won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 31-0 victory was registered against Iowa at Beaver Stadium. The past 4 H2H clashes have seen both teams record two wins.
Quarterbacks
Ethan Grunkemeyer
Mark Gronowski
Penn State vs Iowa Prediction & Picks
Gear up for Penn State vs Iowa with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
You can get -110 that there are Over 40.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our college football pick to win.
We keep a close eye on team news and our CFB handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.
Key Penn State vs Iowa stats:
Over 40.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college wager.
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Best Bet
Over 40.5 Points @ -110
Player Prop Picks
The odds for Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State) to go accumulate over 165.5 passing yards stand at -114. We can place a QB Passing Yards bet with confidence, as we expect him to cover the line.
Nicholas Singleton (Iowa) is priced at -114 to rack up over 43.5 rushing yards. The line for Player Rushing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Over 40.5, Iowa -2.5 on the spread and Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State) to go Over 165.5 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
20
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27
Iowa
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Iowa to achieve a 27-20 win should give bettors a good run for their money.
Penn State 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 Likely to Win According to Latest Odds
With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this college game, Iowa might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -147 Moneyline betting odds. Penn State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +126.
The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 40.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 40.5 selection is available to back at -110.
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Mark Gronowski Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer
Favorite Mark Gronowski is available at +420 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Iowa Standing on Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Matches
Iowa own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 32.80 points per contest and conceding 12.50.
Penn State have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 36.80 points scored and 20.60 points allowed.
The previous meeting at Kinnick Stadium saw Iowa defeat Penn State 23-20.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O40.5 | U40.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iowa Home Stats |
8-2 | 45.30 | 32.80 | 12.50 | 6 | 4 | |
 Penn State Away Stats |
8-2 | 57.40 | 36.80 | 20.60 | 10 | 0 | |
- 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
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Penn State Nittany Lions Stats
Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 55.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 40.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 40.5 on the Road: Covered in the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.40 pts and allowed 20.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 36.80 pts and allowed 20.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 41.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 45.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 40.5: Covered in 5 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 26.70 pts and allowed 14.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.80 pts and allowed 12.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
6 | 0 | 269 | 68 | 201 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Ohio State
|
6 | 0 | 221 | 41 | 180 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Nebraska
|
5 | 1 | 246 | 112 | 134 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
Oregon
|
5 | 1 | 253 | 91 | 162 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
USC
|
5 | 1 | 273 | 128 | 145 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Washington
|
5 | 1 | 235 | 118 | 117 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
Illinois
|
5 | 2 | 238 | 178 | 60 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
4 | 2 | 140 | 106 | 34 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 3W |
Minnesota
|
4 | 2 | 164 | 127 | 37 | 4-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Michigan
|
4 | 2 | 177 | 112 | 65 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 2 | 181 | 101 | 80 | 3-2 | 1-0 | 2L |
|
Iowa
|
4 | 2 | 184 | 78 | 106 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
Michigan State
|
3 | 3 | 177 | 191 | -14 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 3L |
|
Penn State
|
3 | 3 | 214 | 111 | 103 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
Rutgers
|
3 | 3 | 214 | 165 | 49 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 3L |
Purdue
|
2 | 4 | 159 | 176 | -17 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
UCLA
|
2 | 4 | 137 | 175 | -38 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2W |
Wisconsin
|
2 | 4 | 93 | 136 | -43 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
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