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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (12-0) and the No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) will play in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The Wolverines are very big favorites (currently -23) in their matchup versus the Hawkeyes, with the over/under at 35.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Wolverines are -2979 and the Hawkeyes are +1255.)
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Iowa
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -23 | -110 | -110 | 35.5 | -110 | -110 | -2979 | +1255 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- So far this season, Michigan has put together a 6-5-1 record against the spread.
- Michigan has a 2-4-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 23 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Michigan’s 12 games with a set total.
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 59th in total offense this season (394.5 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 394.5 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (13th-best with 37.6 points per game) and scoring defense (best with 10.3 points allowed per game) this season.
- Michigan ranks 64th in passing yards this year (224.8 per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 155.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking seventh-best by giving up just 91.4 per game. The Wolverines rank 54th on offense (169.8 rushing yards per game).
- Michigan has been finding success on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking sixth-best in third-down conversion rate (49.6%) and 16th-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (31.2%).
- Michigan owns the second-best turnover margin in college football at +14, forcing 21 turnovers (18th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (fourth in the FBS).
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 2,483 yards (206.9 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 74.3% of his passes and tossing 19 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 181 rushing yards on 51 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Blake Corum has racked up 976 yards on 202 carries while finding the end zone 22 times as a runner.
- Donovan Edwards has been handed the ball 105 times this year and racked up 354 yards (29.5 per game) with three touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with 26 grabs for 230 yards
- Roman Wilson’s team-high 648 yards as a receiver have come on 40 catches (out of 54 targets) with 11 touchdowns.
- Colston Loveland has put together a 550-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 37 passes on 50 targets.
- Cornelius Johnson has a total of 503 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 33 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Jaylen Harrell has 6.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 25 tackles.
- Junior Colson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 71 tackles and two TFL.
- Mike Sainristil leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 29 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
Iowa Betting Insights
- Iowa has a 6-6-0 record against the spread this year.
- Iowa hase gone over in two of 12 games with a set total (16.7%).
Iowa Pick Insights
- On the offensive side of the ball, Iowa is a bottom-25 unit, accumulating just 247.3 total yards per game (worst). Fortunately, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, surrendering 279.3 total yards per contest (seventh-best).
- Iowa ranks 10th-worst in points per game on offense (18), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in points allowed per game (12.2).
- While Iowa’s pass offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking fourth-worst with 123.4 passing yards per game, its defense ranks ninth-best with just 174.3 passing yards ceded per contest.
- Iowa’s run defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 104.9 rushing yards conceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 123.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 104th.
- Offensively, Iowa is bottom-25 on third down, producing a 31% third-down conversion percentage (11th-worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on defense, giving up a 32.5% third-down rate (22nd-best).
- Iowa has produced 15 forced turnovers (82nd in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (56th in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 75th in the FBS.
Iowa’s Best Players
- Deacon Hill has compiled 976 yards on 48.3% passing while recording five touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
- Leshon Williams has carried the ball 155 times for 779 yards, with one touchdown.
- Kaleb Johnson has piled up 415 yards (on 104 attempts) with three touchdowns.
- Erick All has hauled in 299 receiving yards on 21 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Nico Ragaini has collected 227 receiving yards (18.9 yards per game) on 26 receptions.
- Seth Anderson has racked up 150 reciving yards (12.5 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Joe Evans has racked up five sacks to pace the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 40 tackles.
- Iowa’s top-tackler, Jay Higgins, has 127 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Sebastian Castro leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 50 tackles, six TFL, and three passes defended.
