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Iowa Hawkeyes 2023 Season Preview

The 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes football season is eagerly anticipated by fans and experts, with expectations of a strong performance in the Big Ten West. The team's offense is undergoing improvements through transfer portal additions, particularly at quarterback and along the offensive line and receiver positions. The goal is to enhance the offensive output and create a more competitive team. The defense, a traditional stronghold of the Hawkeyes, is expected to maintain its high level of play, even with the loss of key players. Linebacker Jack Campbell and standout cornerback Riley Moss will be missed, but the team's depth and coaching expertise should keep the defense formidable.

One notable addition to the team is transfer quarterback Cade McNamara from Michigan, who is expected to provide an upgrade and stability at the quarterback position. McNamara's experience and talent could significantly impact the team's offensive performance. Additionally, the offensive line retains all five starters, though their previous season's performance raises questions about their effectiveness. Running back Kaleb Johnson is another key player to watch. His contributions to the ground game will be crucial for offensive balance. On the receiving end, junior tight end Luke Lachey and transfer Erick All are expected to play important roles. Iowa is a team in desperate need of offensive improvement to be successful in 2023. The team only posted 18.6 PPG last season (117th), and were subject to a great deal of scrutiny.

The team's defensive coordinator, Phil Parker, has a reputation for developing strong defenses, and despite some departures, the defense is predicted to remain solid. Junior cornerback Cooper DeJean, known for his ball-hawking skills, is anticipated to continue making impactful plays. The defensive front seven also boasts experienced players, further contributing to this side of the ball's overall strength. Iowa's defense was a driving force behind the team's ability to win any games last season, ranking 3rd in the country. They only allowed 14.2 points per game to their opponents in 2022.

Overall, the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes football season holds promise for improvement and competitiveness. While offensive challenges remain, the team's defensive prowess and key additions, including transfer quarterback Cade McNamara, offer potential for a successful season in the Big Ten West.

The Hawkeyes sit 5th in the preseason Big Ten odds , with a consensus line of +1200 to win the title.

Betting on the Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa Spread

Iowa lived up to expectations for spread bettors in 2022, paying off for its backers at a 62% clip. “Covering” a spread for a favorite means they win by more points than sportsbooks expect, while for an underdog to cover, they just have to lose by less than that amount. Here’s one example:

• Iowa -12 (-110)
• Nebraska +12 (-110)

The favored team always has the minus sign before their odds (underdogs get the plus sign), and since the Hawkeyes won this game by only six, Nebraska covered despite losing the game. For Iowa to cover, they needed to win by 13 or more, while a 12-point margin of victory would have been a tie, or “push,” and bets would have been refunded.

Iowa Over/Unders

A dominant run game and stifling defense tend to lead to low-scoring games, and that’s exactly what the Hawkeyes brought to the table in 2020. This was a boon for the Hawkeye fans who bet the under on over/unders bets.

Since both teams' scoring is added up on an over/under — also known as a totals bet — both sides of the ball must be taken into consideration. For example, if the Iowa vs. Northwestern game has a 43 total, and the Hawkeyes win 21-20, the combined scoring (41) is under the total. Had you bet on the over, you would need 44 or more points scored to win the bet.

Iowa's anemic offense, combined with its dominant defense, meant the team only hit the over on 30.8% of their games in 2022.

Iowa Moneylines

Another popular (and straightforward) way to bet on Iowa football is a moneyline wager. Moneylines are all about the winner of the game; the margin of victory or total points scored don't matter. Instead of spotting one team a few points, oddsmakers adjust the payouts between the favorite and the underdog.

For example, Iowa as a -120 favorite requires $120 to be risked for $100 in profit. On the other hand, if the Hawkeyes were +120 underdogs, risking $100 would give you a $120 profit. Thinking in terms of $100 bets usually makes things easier here.

Iowa Props

Proposition, or prop, bets are wagers on the box-score performance of a specific player for a game.

You could bet on statistics like Cade McNamara throwing touchdowns in a game, for example.

Iowa Futures

Futures are bets on, well, the future. More specifically, they're wagers on final season results for a team or player. Other Hawkeyes futures include their odds to win the division and various statistical and awards markets for key players.