2026 season
Game log, first-half results, team totals, and the October 31 Wisconsin lines.
Analysis updated October 27, 2026. Odds were checked October 26, 2026; they are not a live feed.
2026 season
Through October 24. Listed spreads and totals vary by sportsbook.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Listed Iowa line | ATS | Listed total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Northern Illinois | W 40–0 | -31.5 | Cover | 44.5 | Under |
| Sep 12 | Iowa State | W 16–13 | -14 | No cover | 42.5 | Under |
| Sep 19 | Northern Iowa | W 55–0 | -37.5 | Cover | 48.5 | Over |
| Sep 26 | at Michigan | W 20–19 | +4.5 | Cover | 39.5 | Under |
| Oct 3 | Ohio State | L 14–31 | +14.5 | No cover | 46.5 | Under |
| Oct 9 | at Washington | W 41–24 | +3 | Cover | 41.5 | Over |
| Oct 24 | at Minnesota | L 10–13 | -7.5 | No cover | 40.5 | Under |
ATS = against the spread. O/U = combined score against the listed total. Sources: Iowa schedule ↗ · historical lines ↗.
2026 season
Halftime scores are actual. Lines marked “est.” are estimates from full-game lines.
| Opponent | Halftime score | Iowa 1H line | 1H ATS | 1H total | 1H O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 33–0 | -18.5 est. | Cover | 23 est. | Over |
| Iowa State | 10–10 | -8.5 est. | No cover | 22 est. | Under |
| Northern Iowa | 42–0 | -22 est. | Cover | 25 est. | Over |
| at Michigan | 7–10 | +2.5 est. | No cover | 20.5 est. | Under |
| Ohio State | 6–17 | +8.5 est. | No cover | 24 est. | Under |
| at Washington | 27–3 | +2 est. | Cover | 21.5 est. | Over |
| at Minnesota | 3–3 | -3.5 | No cover | 20.5 | Under |
Estimated lines are not archived sportsbook prices. Sources: first-half game log ↗.
Saturday, October 31 / Wisconsin
For and against counts compare 2026 scores with the listed game lines. 7 Iowa games; 7 Wisconsin games.
| Period / team | Next-game line and prices | Scored: over / under | Opponent allowed: over / under |
|---|---|---|---|
| First half · Iowa | 9.5 · O −135 / U +105 | 4 / 3 | 3 / 4 |
| First half · Wisconsin | 7.5 · O +100 / U −130 | 5 / 2 | 3 / 4 |
| Full game · Iowa | 20.5 · O −110 / U −120 | 3 / 4 | 1 / 6 |
| Full game · Wisconsin | 16.5 · O −120 / U −110 | 5 / 2 | 3 / 4 |
Counts use Saturday, October 31's lines as fixed thresholds, not each game's historical team-total line. Market: EV Analytics ↗. Scores: Iowa ↗ · Wisconsin ↗. Halftime scores: Iowa ↗ · Wisconsin ↗.
| Opponent | 1H for–against | Game for–against |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 33–0 | 40–0 |
| Iowa State | 10–10 | 16–13 |
| Northern Iowa | 42–0 | 55–0 |
| at Michigan | 7–10 | 20–19 |
| Ohio State | 6–17 | 14–31 |
| at Washington | 27–3 | 41–24 |
| at Minnesota | 3–3 | 10–13 |
| Game | 1H for–against | Game for–against |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 10–13 | 13–41 |
| Western Illinois | 23–6 | 36–9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 31–7 | 54–10 |
| at Penn State | 7–17 | 24–20 |
| Michigan State | 17–3 | 31–3 |
| at UCLA | 0–10 | 7–17 |
| USC | 10–7 | 24–7 |
Saturday, October 31
11 a.m. Central · Kinnick Stadium · Iowa City, Iowa
Source: EV Analytics odds board ↗. Checked October 26, 2026.
7 Iowa games and 7 Wisconsin games. Source: game notes ↗.
Saturday, October 31
Dated lines · check current prices before a decision
Iowa −3.5 covers if Iowa wins by four or more points.
The projections disagree on the margin. Pass if Iowa −3.5 at −110 or better is unavailable. Recheck the starting quarterback and live line before kickoff.
Both teams have averaged more combined points than this line. The simple matchup scoring baseline is above the listed total.
Counterpoint: Iowa’s last game finished with 23 points and Wisconsin’s with 31. Iowa allows only 14.3 points per game, so the recent low scores matter.
Only consider 36.5 or lower at −110 or better.
Five of seven first halves for each team finished above this fixed threshold.
Counterpoint: Iowa’s last first half finished 3–3. A slow start or defensive game would undermine this read.
Only consider 18.5 or lower at −110 or better.
The simple baseline averages each team’s points scored with its opponent’s points allowed, then adds the two results. Counts compare each 2026 score with this matchup’s fixed line; they are not historical betting results. Scores: Iowa ↗ · Wisconsin ↗. Halftime scores: Iowa ↗ · Wisconsin ↗. Lines: EV Analytics ↗, checked October 26, 2026. This baseline has not been backtested; the leans are conditional, not measured positive expected value.
Before kickoff
The listed price may change.
Recheck the spread, game total, first-half markets, and team totals.
Confirm starters, injuries, and any roster changes.
Review weather and pace assumptions.
Past results are descriptive. The suggested wager is a low-confidence lean, not a claim of positive expected value.