IOWA -6

[22hawkeyes]

Never would have thought before the year started that I would see this spread against Michigan. When is the last time Iowa was favored against Michigan and pulled off a win?

 

[Xerxes]

I would think that Iowa was favored in 2009 and in 2010. They won both of those games.

 

[MeatMan]

really? -6? wow, would have guessed a pick 'em. what's the O/U?

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Michigan's offense is flaky, our D has played tough. Michigan coming off an exhausting game, the weather will be cold in Kinnick.

 

[ICHawk24]

Sagarin predictor would peg it at -6.

 

[damnfinn]

I like it, I'll take Iowa to cover the spread.

 

[528646]

My feeling is it's gonna be real close. Would I fall out of my chair if Iowa won by 6? Nah. Would I put money down on that? Hell no. I could easily see Michigan winning.

 

[Cory]

If Iowa doesn't win, what is your guess on the score?

 

[IowaFan81]

I would think that Iowa was favored in 2009 and in 2010. They won both of those games.

Iowa was -8 in 2009 and -3 in 2010. -6 seems high with Iowa's offensive and 2nd half struggles and factor in weather.

 

[hawks32]

If Iowa doesn't win, what is your guess on the score?

Something where Michigan ends up with more points.

 

[MeatMan]

Iowa was -8 in 2009 and -3 in 2010. -6 seems high with Iowa's offensive and 2nd half struggles and factor in weather.

yeah, i just don't trust Iowa to score that many points in those conditions. it could happen, but i wouldn't put money on it.

 

[olddude]

We cover. The whole lb core will be amped. The dl has been doing well anyway but the ehole d will feed off the lbs. They will not have a run game. Weather says cant throw and i dont think they can deal with our power/speed combo we are running.

 

[FBletterman]

If the weather is going to force a run orientated game then we are going to stomp Michigan.

 

[hawkinn3]

If I was in Vegas I'd put some serious cheese on Michigan. I expect Iowa to win, but by 3. They are giving you 3 free points, easy money.

 

[ICHawk24]

They are giving you 3 free points, easy money.

Famous last words.

 

[SPGroth]

Saw a tweet earlier this week that a lot of money was coming in on Michigan, but the spread was staying around -6 1/2. Now its down to 6.

 

[herky01]

Another plus for the Hawks is Michigan plays OSU the next week, so hopefully they will look past Iowa...

 

[hawkinn3]

Another plus for the Hawks is Michigan plays OSU the next week, so hopefully they will look past Iowa...

I hear this all the time and have never received an explanation for what it means. Will the left tackle let his man go by as he ponders the OSU game?

 

[SpiderRico]

Saw a tweet earlier this week that a lot of money was coming in on Michigan, but the spread was staying around -6 1/2. Now its down to 6.

The public money is going to Michigan...as would be expected. But the money guys are going with Iowa which is why the spread is what it is.

 

[ICHawk24]

The spread opened at 3.5 and shot to 6.5. Which means the sharps liked Iowa -3.5. The optimum line is probably somewhere in between.