Preview, Prediction: First-Place Northwestern Up Next for Hawkeyes



My prediction is that Iowa is up by 3 with under 6 to play and gives up a long drive being picked apart by Thorson, culminating in a touchdown with less than a minute to go. Iowa fails to score with the game ending in an interception. 24 - 28, Northwestern.
 


"Iowa plays four trophy games every season. Iowa State, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Wisconsin are considered rivals."

I assumed you wanted Minnesota in there somewhere?

I have a hard time thinking Iowa won't win this game, but it's no gimme. Hopefully we can put together all 3 phases for this one, looks like I'll be freezing my ass off on Sat!
 








Fryowa said:
I don’t think it'd be smart to identify myself in front of HN members. I'd get lynched.

There's also a WBB game in town this weekend. If @ClintonIAfan spotted me he'd definitely hit me with this purse.
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Hah, I'm actually incredibly friendly in person, unless you aren't :D
 












Fryowa said:
Yeah. That’s shit’s gonna change pretty quick when all the money starts rolling in.
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I gotta believe money is coming in on Northwestern to cover. If they don't Vegas could take a lot of bettors to the cleaners.

If accurate, that line has actually gone up by half a point.
 




Northside Hawk said:
Don't worry. I'd be happy to talk fishing
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Well in that case here's what I brought home for supper Sunday afternoon.

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I thought the line would move right away and it hasn't. We'll see what happens Friday night and Saturday morning. That's usually when the sharps weigh in.
 


RobHowe said:
I thought the line would move right away and it hasn't. We'll see what happens Friday night and Saturday morning. That's usually when the sharps weigh in.
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I haven't paid close enough attention, are there some kitty cats injured that swung the spread wide or do you think they're just trying to get the cash moving?
 


They have some injuries. Northwestern in one of the schools that releases an official injury report. I believe it comes out on Thursdays. Could see line movement then based on what it reveals.
 


Northside Hawk said:
I gotta believe money is coming in on Northwestern to cover. If they don't Vegas could take a lot of bettors to the cleaners.

If accurate, that line has actually gone up by half a point.
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It's 11 now. For Vegas to take the public to the cleaners, a lot of money has to be on the wrong side. That's why when a line looks strange, it's usually better to take least popular side. I remember 3 or 4 years ago Nebraska was favored by 2 against Illinois. Everybody, including myself, thought Nebraska would cover easily. I took Illinois and they won the game. That stuff happens all the time, way more the 50%. I'm not saying that's the case here because I think the line makes sense and could go either way.
 
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