2023 Iowa Hawkeyes odds: Over/Under Win Total odds

Updated Sep. 1, 2023 3:44 a.m. ET

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The Iowa Hawkeyes could be slightly better this season, as their over/under of 8.5 wins is 0.5 wins better than last season's win total (eight wins).

Iowa Win Total Odds

Over/Under	Over Payout	Under Payout
8.5	-102 (Bet $102 to win $100)	-123 (Bet $123 to win $100)

Iowa has a 50.5% chance of eclipsing its season win total over/under (8.5) according to the current odds (-102).
While the Hawkeyes ranked second-worst in FBS in total offense with 251.2 yards per game last season, it was a different story on defense, as they ranked second-best (270.8 yards per game allowed).
The Hawkeyes struggled in the passing game last season, ranking ninth-worst in FBS (156.7 passing yards per game). However, they ranked sixth-best defensively, allowing just 169.5 passing yards per game.
While Iowa ranked eighth-worst in FBS in rushing offense with 94.5 rushing yards per game, it was a different story on the other side of the ball, as it ranked 12th-best (101.3 rushing yards per game allowed).
The Hawkeyes struggled on third down last season, ranking third-worst in FBS (27.8% percentage). However, they ranked 11th-best on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 30.6% third-down percentage.

Week	Opponent	Date	Favorite	Total
1	Utah State	September 2	Hawkeyes (-23.5)	43.5
2	@ Iowa State	September 9	Hawkeyes (-2)
3	Western Michigan	September 16	-	-
4	@ Penn State	September 23	-	-
5	Michigan State	September 30	-	-
6	Purdue	October 7	-	-
7	@ Wisconsin	October 14	-	-
8	Minnesota	October 21	-	-
10	@ Northwestern	November 4	-	-
11	Rutgers	November 11	-	-
12	Illinois	November 18	-	-
13	@ Nebraska	November 24	-	-

In terms of toughness, using its opponents' combined win total last season, Iowa will be facing the 81st-ranked schedule this season.
The Hawkeyes will have the 57th-ranked conference schedule this season (based on their Big Ten opponents' combined win total last year).
In 2023, Iowa will match up with six teams that had winning records last season, including one that won nine or more games, while facing one squad that racked up three or fewer wins a year ago.

Last season Spencer Petras put together 1,725 yards (132.7 per game), a 55.9% completion percentage, five touchdowns, and only five interceptions.
Last season Kaleb Johnson went to work rushing, for 774 yards on 152 carries (59.5 yards per game) and scored six times.
Leshon Williams put up 413 yards on 117 carries (31.8 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns last season.
Sam LaPorta reeled in 58 catches for 656 yards (50.5 per game) while being targeted 92 times. He also scored one touchdown.
Luke Lachey tacked on 398 yards on 28 grabs with four touchdowns. He was targeted 44 times, and averaged 30.6 receiving yards per game.
Nico Ragaini reeled in 34 passes for 388 yards and one touchdown, averaging 29.8 yards per game last year.
Deontae Craig's hard work last season produced a stat line of 7.5 sacks, 7.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
Last season Jack Campbell tallied 92 tackles, 5.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.
Last season Cooper DeJean had a huge stat line of five interceptions, 55 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and five passes defended.