The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) hit the road for a Big Ten showdown against the Michigan State Spartans (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Spartan Stadium.

The Hawkeyes are the favorites (-6.5) in their matchup versus the Spartans, with the over/under being 39.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Hawkeyes are -262 and the Spartans are +210.)

Below you’ll find our preview for this this matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Spartans, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Iowa vs. Michigan State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hawkeyes (-6.5)
• Moneyline: Hawkeyes (-262), Spartans (+210)
• Total: 39.5 points
• TV Channel: NBC
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Iowa vs. Michigan State betting info and stats

Iowa, through five games with a spread so far this season, is 2-3-0 against the spread. Iowa has yet to cover the spread when serving as favorites by at least 6.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Iowa has been the moneyline favorite four times this season, and sports a 3-1 record in those games. Michigan State has three wins against the spread this season (3-3-0). When Michigan State is an underdog by 6.5 or more points, it has covered the spread twice (2-1 ATS). In the four games this year, Michigan State has been an underdog on the moneyline, it is 1-3.

Iowa vs. Michigan State recent stats and trends

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Iowa is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Iowa and its opponents have hit the over two times in those games.
• Iowa’s past three games have ended with an average of 41.0 points scored. That’s 1.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Michigan State Spartans

• Michigan State has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of each of the past three Michigan State games did not go over the set point total.
• The last three Michigan State games averaged 48.8 total points, 9.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Iowa vs. Michigan State key players

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Cade McNamara has thrown for 794 yards (132.3 ypg) to lead Iowa, completing 63.2% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Kaleb Johnson, has carried the ball 118 times for 937 yards (156.2 per game), scoring 12 times.
• This season, Jaziun Patterson has carried the ball 33 times for 154 yards (25.7 per game) and one touchdown.
• Jacob Gill’s 169 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 20 times and has collected 16 catches and one touchdown.
• Luke Lachey has put up a 156-yard season so far, hauling in 19 passes on 26 targets.
• Reece Vander Zee has a total of 129 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 11 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Aaron Graves has 5.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
• Jay Higgins, Iowa’s top tackler, has 47 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
• Jermari Harris leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 12 tackles and three passes defended.

Michigan State Spartans

• Aidan Chiles has racked up 1,212 yards (202.0 per game) while completing 56.2% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 124 yards with three touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Kay’Ron Adams, has carried the ball 67 times for 338 yards (56.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Nathan Carter has collected 245 yards (on 58 attempts) with one touchdown.
• Nick Marsh’s 320 receiving yards (53.3 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 16 catches on 22 targets with one touchdown.
• Montorie Foster has put together a 274-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 22 passes on 46 targets.
• Jack Velling’s 19 receptions (on 31 targets) have netted him 238 yards (39.7 ypg).
• Jordan Turner paces the team with 3.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up 6.0 TFL, 36 tackles, and one interception.
• Charles Brantley has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended to his name.