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Why is the nation's 10th ranked team 3 pt Underdogs going into Wisconsin? I smell something fishy here. Iowa's qb Stanzi is terrible having thrown 8 ints for the year, 3 of which were pick 6. Is there something I don't see here...
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WIS is great at home but IOWA went into PSU and won when they were 10 point dogs.  Personally stop trying to read between the lines.  If you think WIS wins by 3 then play them if you are trying to say this is a sucker bet and you are going to bet with Vegas just stay away from the game when there are what 50 others to chose from.  BOL!
 
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Thats exactly why I am playing Wis. Iowa went in PSU when PSU was undeafted and one of the toughest place to play in the nation as 10 pt dogs. Now they go into Wis as 3 pt underdogs vs a team that is not even ranked in the top 25. This looks like one of the best games on the board in my opinion.
 
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I think if Wisconsin was favored by 14 points it would be shady, but they are the home team and 3 points is pretty standard for the home team.  Iowa lost a receiver too.  This line feels about right
 
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reference Michigan at Michigan State two weeks ago. Exact same situation. Wisconsin by 7. GL guys!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Insight:

I think if Wisconsin was favored by 14 points it would be shady, but they are the home team and 3 points is pretty standard for the home team.  Iowa lost a receiver too.  This line feels about right
The lines feels about right? Should any top ten team go on the road and be an underdog, seriously? When a number 10 team loses to a non ranked opponent, shouldn't that be considered an upset?
 
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Wisc has had the tougher schedule, AVG YPP teames beating by Wisc, Fresno 13, Mich St 14, MN 13 and lost to Ohio St 13.  They are 3-1 ATS vs 13-14 AVG YPP teams.  Iowa on the other hand has beat Arz 19, Penn St 15, and recently Mich 11.  Wisc does play well at home, the line is home field advantage only.  If this were on neutral field it would be Pk.  These two teams are even on YPP at 14 each, even on stability at 17 each and Iowa has a 3 point edge in power overall, with the -3 home field its even.  Keep in mind, this is the first of two bb away games for Iowa, they travel to Mich St next week.  Iowa has good defense and linebackers are killer, they play very well in close games. 
This is the first of two home games for the badgers, playing purdue next week.  I think the play here is Wisc -2.5 at home.  Line started with Iowa -1...gl
 
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Quote Originally Posted by jesron1269:

WIS is great at home but IOWA went into PSU and won when they were 10 point dogs.  Personally stop trying to read between the lines.  If you think WIS wins by 3 then play them if you are trying to say this is a sucker bet and you are going to bet with Vegas just stay away from the game when there are what 50 others to chose from.  BOL!

Good post.  I agree with you.  The word "trap" is way overused on this board.  Just play the team that is acutally going to win the game and is better in that situation.

a 6-0 team is going on the road against a 5-1 team.  both have 2 wins against quality opponents.  one team has a relatively meaningless "#11" ranking, the other just got their asses kicked by ohio state.  wisconsin is known for being good at home.  line opened at -1 and is now -2.5 or -3, despite more bets on iowa...... hmmmmmm.....   no play or small play on wisconsin for me

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Sity510SP:

Why is the nation's 10th ranked team 3 pt Underdogs going into Wisconsin? I smell something fishy here. Iowa's qb Stanzi is terrible having thrown 8 ints for the year, 3 of which were pick 6. Is there something I don't see here...
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You are contradicting yourself. You are suggesting that the line is fishy at the same time you are giving the reason why Wis is favored.


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dont worry about a side on this game.  This should easily go over the total of 48....one of my favorite plays on Saturday.
 
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Rumors of flu hitting the Hawkeyes. That is what is on the football forums here in Iowa.
 
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The players are fine and if you think Wisky has has a harder schedule, you are DRUNK!
 
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Badgers Take this one......they shoulda won last week if not for the inexperience of their qb....Iowa quite frankly hasnt impressed me all that much outside of a win at penn st has struggled against lesser opponents....Im all over the Baaaaaaadgers in this one
 
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The only thing I am certain about with this game is that it will not be a blow out.  Whoever wins will win between 3-7 in my opinion.  Therefore, it really is a coin flip and there are better games out there to bet on.  But if I bet this game it will be part of a 4 team 12 point teaser or 5 team 15 point teaser and I will tease up Iowa.  They may win out right but I am certain if the lose it will not be by much.  BOL!
 
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Wiskey is the play for me. Lets toss if you are on Wiskey, if your not then go to another forum.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Insight:

I think if Wisconsin was favored by 14 points it would be shady, but they are the home team and 3 points is pretty standard for the home team.  Iowa lost a receiver too.  This line feels about right



I know my Hawks and I'm more leery about this game than Michigan last week. And I've had em pegged for the whole year, for the most part. Including Penn St.

* the lost WR is a nobody, by the way


Chances are this one is decide late in the 4th, but Wisconsin will have a hard tome covering. I give the Hawks about a 30-40% chance at winning.

If their D can some how produce another 3 turnovers, watch out.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by steinyj:

The players are fine and if you think Wisky has has a harder schedule, you are DRUNK!
 
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Both teams are vastly overrated. Stay away from this game.
 
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Teasing Iowa + 8 1/2 with Under. on this one.  GL
 
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i agree with marn stay away from who wins....but does anyonw know about the defences.  Is the over a good bet.  Help please.  I kinda like the over.  Wisconsin will win because of turnovers by in humble opionion.  but someone help me out on the over
 
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Quote Originally Posted by marnypoly:

Both teams are vastly overrated. Stay away from this game.


Nope. Hawks D is legit.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by norseman67:



Nope. Hawks D is legit.

D does look legit. They beat an overrated Badger squad so it's nothing to write home about
 
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If I was an IOWA fan I'd be more than happy w my overrated Hawkeyes
 
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Marny, if that makes you sleep better at night then good luck with that
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by steinyj:

Marny, if that makes you sleep better at night then good luck with that



No kidding. Seems if your not winning by 30 every Saturday - Florida - or a top ten team, your "overrated".

The two most OVERUSED words in sports.....

Great and overrated.


Look up Wisconsin's home record and tell me if that win is "overrated".
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