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The Iowa Hawkeyes (8-5) visit Nissan Stadium to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (7-6) on Dec. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Nashville.
– are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at ().
The Iowa vs. Kentucky Over/Under is total points.
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Iowa vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 18
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Iowa vs Kentucky Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iowa will win this game with 61.0% confidence.
Iowa vs Kentucky Spread Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 61.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Iowa and Kentucky, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Iowa Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Iowa players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Sam LaPorta has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 13 of his last 14 games (+11.80 Units / 73% ROI)
- Spencer Petras has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+7.65 Units / 65% ROI)
- Leshon Williams has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Nico Ragaini has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 6 of his last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)
Best Kentucky Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Kentucky players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Tayvion Robinson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Dane Key has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Iowa Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
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Kentucky Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
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Iowa Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Iowa has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Iowa is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Iowa is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Iowa is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Kentucky Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kentucky has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Kentucky is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Kentucky is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Kentucky is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Iowa: Keys to the Game vs. Kentucky
Iowa is undefeated (12-0) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: .631
Iowa is 5-1 (.833) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays — tied for 4th-best in FBS; Average: .514
Iowa is 8-2 (.800) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– tied for 6th-best in FBS; Average: .540
Iowa is winless (0-4) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays — tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .440
Kentucky: Keys to the Game vs. Iowa
Kentucky is 8-2 (.667) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season– 9th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .482
Kentucky is 2-1 (.667) when allowing less than 3 sacks — tied for 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .483
Kentucky is 10-6 (.625) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– tied for 13th-best in FBS; Average: .421
Kentucky is 4-2 (.667) when not throwing an interception since the 2021 season– tied for 12th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .504
Matchup Notes for Iowa vs. Kentucky
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Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends
Iowa WRs have averaged a touchdown every 35.5 receptions (71 Rec/2 TDs) this season– worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2
Iowa WRs have averaged a touchdown every 5.7 receptions (17 Rec/3 TDs) in the Red Zone since last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.0
Iowa Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 27.2 receptions (163 Rec/6 TDs) this season– 4th worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.8
Iowa WRs have no touchdowns on 5 receptions in the Red Zone this season– tied for 2nd worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.0
Iowa WRs have no touchdowns on 5 receptions in the Red Zone this season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.0
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends
Kentucky have been sacked on 13% of pass attempts (38/286) this season– worst among Power 5 Offenses; Average: 6%
Kentucky RBs have averaged 6.6 Yards per Carry (1,020 yards/154 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Kentucky RBs have averaged 2.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (53 yards / 27 touches) on 3rd and short since last season– 3rd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Kentucky have been sacked on 13% of pass attempts (38/286) this season– 4th worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Kentucky RBs have averaged 1.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (17 yards / 12 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3
Iowa Hawkeyes Defensive Stats & Trends
Iowa has allowed 4 rushing TDs on 409 carries (102.2 Carries Per TD) this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 24.6
Iowa has allowed 3 rushing TDs on 41 carries (13.7 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 4.8
Iowa has allowed 4.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (2,974 yards / 603 touches) this season– best in FBS; Average: 6.8
Iowa has allowed 3 rushing TDs on 41 carries (13.7 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.7
Iowa has allowed 4 rushing TDs on 409 carries (102.2 Carries Per TD) this season– best in FBS; Average: 23.8
Kentucky Wildcats Defensive Stats & Trends
Kentucky has allowed 7 touchdowns on 177 completions (25.3 Completions Per TD) this season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 12.5
Kentucky has allowed 2.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (171 yards / 65 touches) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 3.7
Kentucky’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 15% of PATs this season– tied for 4th highest in FBS; Average: 6%
Kentucky has allowed 182.1 Passing Yards per game (2,003/11) this season– 4th best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 238.1
Kentucky has allowed 0.7 touchdowns per interception (7 TDs allowed, and 10 INT) this season– tied for 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 1.8
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