Last Updated on September 25, 2010 3:20 pm by Anthony Rome
Ball State at Iowa Pick
No. 18 Iowa has revenge on its mind when it looks to cover a 28-point spread against Ball State in Week 4 of the College Football Season.
Iowa is a 28-point favorite against Ball State according to oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com. The over/under has been set at 46.
Iowa has shown an improved offense this season, posting at least 27 points in all three games while averaging 407 yards per-game. The Hawkeyes have remained strong on defense allowing just 266 yards per-game, including only 68.7 rushing yards per-game. Ball State is averaging 307 yards per-game, but the Cardinals strength is in their rushing attack, where they post 179.3 yards per-game. Look for Ball State to struggle offensively as Iowa eliminates their rushing attack.
A pick of Iowa to cover is also supported by the trends as Iowa is 18-9 against the spread in all games since 2008 and 8-3 ATS in non-conference games during that time period. Look for the Hawkeyes to control the game from the start in an easy cover.
OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 4 PICK: IOWA -28