The second-ranked Michigan Wolverines will look to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff when they battle the 16th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. The Wolverines (12-0), who are playing in their third consecutive title game, have earned a trip to the College Football Playoff the past two seasons. The Hawkeyes (10-2), who won the Big Ten West at 7-2, are playing in their third Big Ten Championship Game and second in three years. Michigan defeated Iowa 42-3 in the 2021 title game.
Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is set for 8 p.m. ET. Michigan leads the all-time series 44-15-4, and have won 15 of the last 23 meetings. The Wolverines are 21.5-point favorites in the latest Michigan vs. Iowa odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 35. Before making any Iowa vs. Michigan picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Michigan vs. Iowa and locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the FBS college football odds and betting lines for Iowa vs. Michigan:
- Michigan vs. Iowa spread: Michigan -21.5
- Michigan vs. Iowa over/under: 35 points
- Michigan vs. Iowa: Michigan -2323, Iowa +1128
- MICH: The Wolverines are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games
- IOWA: The Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last six games played in December
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Why Michigan can cover
Junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy powers the Wolverines attack. He not only is the team’s leading passer, but is Michigan’s third-leading rusher. For the season, he has completed 191 of 257 passes (74.3%) for 2,483 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has been picked off just four times and has a rating of 176.8. McCarthy has rushed 51 times for 181 yards (3.5 average) and three scores.
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