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Sat 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Iowa Hawkeyes
6-2 · 2-1 awayWLWLW
VS
Northwestern Wildcats
6-2 · 5-0 at homeWWWWL
Our model's predicted score: Northwestern Wildcats 22.1 – Iowa Hawkeyes 20.5

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction & Picks · Sat 7 Nov

Model updated Nov 1, 6:01AM UTC

Our model graded 4 markets for Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats and backs Under 43.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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Game markets graded
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Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Under 43.5 total points
Under 43.5 Total Points
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win45.0%
The price says50.0%

The model graded 4 markets for Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

Saturday 7 November 2026: Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Total Points Under 43.5 Lean45% chance -110
Moneyline Members only Lean45% chance Members
Total Points Members only Lean45% chance Members
Spread Members only Lean50% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Northwestern Wildcats are the model's favourite to beat Iowa Hawkeyes, with a 54% chance to win. Predicted score: Northwestern Wildcats 22.1 – Iowa Hawkeyes 20.5. Kick-off Sat 7 Nov, 12:00 PM ET. Best bet: Under 43.5 at -110.
How they've been scoring this season
Iowa HawkeyesNorthwestern Wildcats
Won-lost6-26-2
Points scored per game28.333.6
Points allowed per game12.518.8
On the road / at home2-1 away5-0 at home
Last 5 gamesWLWLWWWWWL
Their games average 46.6 total points this season.
From the 8 Iowa Hawkeyes and 8 Northwestern Wildcats games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Wildcats about 5 in 10 to win. Now: about 5 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Iowa Hawkeyesabout 5 in 10$2.11 (+111)$2.05 (+105)
Wildcatsabout 5 in 10$1.90 (-111)$1.85 (-118)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.50 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 6 books we check.

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Game picks

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Total Points
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Calibrated model vs market

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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market sharpened toward Iowa Hawkeyes on this game.

Line movement

▲ moved toward Iowa Hawkeyes
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Best price right now

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Iowa Hawkeyes

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Northwestern Wildcats

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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The preview

Written 1 Nov

Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction & Picks

On Saturday 7 November 2026, Northwestern Wildcats play Iowa Hawkeyes in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 42.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 42.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 7 November 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Iowa Hawkeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 42.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 42.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. 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.

Northwestern Wildcats to Win (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 7 November 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Iowa Hawkeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Northwestern Wildcats Moneyline. This one only needs Northwestern Wildcats to win the game. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. 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 $19.10 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.

Northwestern Wildcats -1.5 on the Line (-102)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 7 November 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Iowa Hawkeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Northwestern Wildcats -1.5 Point Spread. On this line Northwestern Wildcats give up 1.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 1.5. It was priced at -106 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.43 if it lands. 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 -102 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.80 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.

That is how our model reads Northwestern Wildcats v Iowa Hawkeyes. 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.

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Iowa Hawkeyes @ Northwestern Wildcats — what the model found

Our model graded 4 betting markets for Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats — 4 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Game markets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 4 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Iowa Hawkeyes @ Northwestern Wildcats — where the money went

Since betting opened on Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats, the market has moved toward Iowa Hawkeyes across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Moneyline — Iowa Hawkeyes▲ Money came for this
Moneyline — Northwestern Wildcats▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Iowa Hawkeyes 2.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Northwestern Wildcats -2.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Iowa Hawkeyes 1.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Northwestern Wildcats -1.5▲ Money came for this
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Iowa Hawkeyes @ Northwestern Wildcats — model preview

Northwestern Wildcats v Iowa Hawkeyes, 7 November 2026. Top of the list: Over 42.5 Total Points. Our model likes 3 bets in this game.

On Saturday 7 November 2026, Northwestern Wildcats play Iowa Hawkeyes in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 42.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 42.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 7 November 2026, Northwestern Wildcats host Iowa Hawkeyes in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 42.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 42.5 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 DraftKings. 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.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Hawkeyes vs Wildcats, or as Wildcats vs Hawkeyes. The next scheduled game is Saturday 7 November 2026. The model has generated 4 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

Iowa Hawkeyes play Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday 7 November 2026. Kick-off is 12:00 PM ET. It is a college football game.

Iowa Hawkeyes: last 5 results

  1. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Wisconsin Badgers 30-0
  2. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Minnesota Golden Gophers 10-13
  3. 9 Oct 2026Wonat Washington Huskies 41-24
  4. 3 Oct 2026Lostvs Ohio State Buckeyes 14-31
  5. 26 Sep 2026Wonat Michigan Wolverines 20-19

Northwestern Wildcats: last 5 results

  1. 31 Oct 2026Lostat Oregon Ducks 26-34
  2. 24 Oct 2026Wonvs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-14
  3. 17 Oct 2026Wonat Michigan State Spartans 24-21
  4. 10 Oct 2026Wonvs Ball State Cardinals 45-14
  5. 2 Oct 2026Wonvs Penn State Nittany Lions 34-13

Quick answers

When is Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats? Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats is on Saturday 7 November 2026. Kick-off is 12:00 PM ET.

How have Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats done lately? Iowa Hawkeyes won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 results we hold. Northwestern Wildcats won 4 and lost 1 of the last 5 results we hold.

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