Bettors are not deterred by the historically low total in the Iowa vs. Rutgers game. The No. 22 Hawkeyes are 1.5-point home favorites against the Scarlet Knights and are getting 60% of the money wagered at BetMGM against the spread. However, the lowest college football total dating back to 2003 is not the most intriguing betting aspect about this game.
The total sits at 28 after initially opening at 29.5, making it the third straight game that an Iowa total has tried to set a modern record. Over 60% of bettors are backing the under, with those tickets accounting for nearly 60% of the money bet on the total.
Bettors favoring the under have a good reason to anticipate a low-scoring game. The last three Iowa games have gone under by a comfortable margin. The total before Iowa’s game at Wisconsin was 33.5, yet the game ended with the Hawkeyes winning 15-6. The subsequent game at home against Minnesota had a total of 30.5 points and Iowa lost 12-10. The following game against Northwestern had a total of 32.5 points, and Iowa won 10-7.
Given the betting trends this week, the Rutgers vs. Iowa total is stagnant and unlikely to ascend.
How bettors view Michigan and Georgia
No. 3 Michigan is a 4.5-point favorite at No. 10 Penn State in Week 11. 75% of bettors are supporting the Wolverines to cover. The total sits at 45.5 points, and though 61% of bets are on the over, the sharp money is on the under, with nearly two-thirds of the total money on the under.
No. 1 Georgia, a 10.5-point home favorite against No. 9 Ole Miss, has the favor of the sharp money. Though Ole Miss is receiving 55% of bets against the spread, 54% of the money is on Georgia. The total remains at 58.5 points, with 76% of the money on the over.
Alabama is the prevailing choice of bettors in Week 11. The No. 8 Crimson Tide can secure the SEC West title with a win at Kentucky while being 10.5-point favorites. Nearly 75% of bets and 90% of the money are on Alabama to cover the spread.
