On Saturday 3 October 2026, Iowa Hawkeyes play Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Iowa Hawkeyes +14.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
On Saturday 3 October 2026, Iowa Hawkeyes host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Iowa Hawkeyes 14.5 Point Spread. On this line Iowa Hawkeyes start with 14.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at MyBookie. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Under 46 Total Points (-110)
Odds available at BetUS at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, Iowa Hawkeyes host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 46 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 46 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at BetUS. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Iowa Hawkeyes to Win (+500)
Odds available at BetMGM at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, Iowa Hawkeyes host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Iowa Hawkeyes Moneyline. This one only needs Iowa Hawkeyes to win the game. It was priced at +500 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $60 if it lands. That price was showing at BetMGM. Our model has this one as a long shot, so keep the bet small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +500 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $60 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Devin McCuin Over 28.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Odds available at Bovada at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, Iowa Hawkeyes host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Devin McCuin Over 28.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Devin McCuin finishes with more than 28.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at Bovada. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Tony Diaz Over 53.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Odds available at BetOnline at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, Iowa Hawkeyes host Ohio State Buckeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Tony Diaz Over 53.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Tony Diaz finishes with more than 53.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -109 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.17 if it lands. That price was showing at BetOnline. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Iowa Hawkeyes v Ohio State Buckeyes. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.