NCAA Football
Iowa Hawkeyes (2015: 12-2 SU, 8-6 ATS)
Odds to win conference: +850
Season win total: 8.5
Why bet the Hawkeyes: Iowa was one of the surprises in the Big 10 last season after going 12-2 overall, and a perfect 8-0 in the conference. Quarterback C.J. Beathard returns after throwing for over 2,800 yards with 17 touchdown passes in 2015. The Hawkeyes are terrific at controlling the ball with their rushing attack, and then turning to their stout defense to close games out late. Iowa’s defense will once again be one of the best in the entire conference.
Why not bet the Hawkeyes: Normally when a team comes out of nowhere to win as many games as Iowa did last year, they often regress the following season. That’s the concern with the Hawkeyes in 2016. Iowa’s defense will have the spotlight on them, and it’s probably a stretch to think the Hawkeyes’ offense can match last year’s numbers when they averaged 30.9 points per game on just 386 yards per game.
Season win total pick: Over 8.5
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