Any game with Iowa this season has stayed well under the total and this game is no different. Illinois has great defense and so does Iowa so look for a rock fight all day long in this game. Last year, this game was 9-6, well under the total. Look for the same again.

Illinois is 13-4 to the Under as an underdog over the last 3 seasons. Illinois is 11-3 to the Under after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread over the last 3 seasons. Iowa is 8-2 to the Under in all games this season. Iowa is 8-1 to the Under after having won 3 out of their last 4 games over the last 2 seasons.

Best bet: take the Under the Total.