College Football

Iowa vs. Kentucky best bet, odds and how to bet

Published Dec. 27, 2022 12:17 p.m. ET

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kentucky Wildcats will face off in a Big Ten-SEC showdown in the Music City Bowl.

Iowa finished the regular season with a 7-5 overall record. The Hawkeyes won four out of their last five games but lost their last contest of the season 24-17 to Nebraska.

The Wildcats also finished the regular season with a 7-5 resume. Kentucky got off to a hot start, winning four consecutive games. Three of the team's five losses came to Ole Miss, Tennessee and Georgia — all squads that were ranked in the top 20 when UK played them.

Which team adds an eighth win to their tally to finish out the 2022 college football season — the Hawkeyes or the Wildcats?

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the game between Iowa and Kentucky, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick (odds via FOX Bet).

Read RJ Young's full list of 2022-23 bowl game predictions and odds

Iowa vs. Kentucky (Noon ET Saturday, Dec. 31, ABC)

Point spread: Iowa -2.5 (Iowa favored to win by more than 2.5 points, otherwise Kentucky covers)
Moneyline: Iowa -133 favorite to win (bet $10 to win $18 total); Kentucky +105 underdog to win (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 31.5 points scored by both teams combined

Pick via FOX Sports College Football Analyst RJ Young:

With both teams beginning this game without their starting quarterback and their respective defensive reputations, it’s tough to envision this game being a high-scoring affair.

PICK: Under 31.5 points scored by both teams combined at FOX Bet

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