Iowa vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 16

Iowa vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET
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The No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) are massive 28.5-point favorites on Saturday, September 16, 2023 against the Western Michigan Broncos (1-1). The contest's over/under is 43.

The Hawkeyes beat the Iowa State Cyclones, 20-13, in their most recent contest. Last time around, the Broncos fell to the Syracuse Orange, with 48-7 being the final score.

Iowa vs. Western Michigan Game Information & Odds

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Iowa vs Western Michigan Betting Information updated as of September 16, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Iowa -28.5 (-110) -7562 +1867 43 -110 -110

Iowa vs. Western Michigan Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Western Michigan (+28.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (43)
  • Prediction: Iowa 31, Western Michigan 14

Learn more about the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. the Western Michigan Broncos game on FOX Sports!

Iowa vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Hawkeyes 36, Broncos 7.
  • The Hawkeyes have a 98.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Broncos hold a 5.1% implied probability.
  • Iowa has covered once in two games with a spread this season.
  • Western Michigan has won one game against the spread this season.

Iowa vs. Western Michigan: 2023 Stats Comparison

Iowa Western Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 22.0 (107) 21.0 (115)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 13.5 (20) 32.5 (100)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 1 (9) 2 (34)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 2 (74) 0 (121)

Iowa 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Cade McNamara QB 314 YDS (55.8%) / 2 TD / 1 INT
Jaziun Patterson RB 84 YDS / 1 TD / 42.0 YPG / 5.6 YPC
Kaleb Johnson RB 91 YDS / 1 TD / 45.5 YPG / 2.7 YPC
Luke Lachey TE 10 REC / 131 YDS / 0 TD / 65.5 YPG
Jay Higgins LB 16 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Cooper DeJean DB 13 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Sebastian Castro DB 7 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
DeShaun Lee DB 13 TKL / 0.0 TFL

Western Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jalen Buckley RB 281 YDS / 2 TD / 140.5 YPG / 7.4 YPC
Zahir Abdus-Salaam RB 84 YDS / 1 TD / 42.0 YPG / 3.4 YPC
Jack Salopek QB 280 YDS (68.8%) / 1 TD / 2 INT
Austin Hence TE 9 REC / 68 YDS / 1 TD / 34.0 YPG
Tate Hallock S 16 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Boone Bonnema LB 7 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Donald Willis LB 9 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Marshawn Kneeland DT 10 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
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