Looking for #20 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington Huskies betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Friday.
Iowa vs. Washington Best Picks Today
- Under 41.5 (-115): The biggest gap in this game. The Under draws 44% of Total tickets, but 91% of the handle, and Iowa allows just 12.6 points per game.
- Washington -2.5 (-115): Iowa holds 68% of Point Spread tickets, but Washington has 75% of the money on just 32% of bets, a strong sharp lean toward the home favorite.
- Kamari Moulton Rushing Yards 70+ (-124): Iowa runs for 180.2 yards per game, and Moulton is the featured back in that ground attack.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Friday, October 9 at 9:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA |
| TV | FOX |
Iowa vs. Washington Odds
| Market | Huskies (Home) | Hawkeyes (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-105) |
| Total | Over 41.5 (-105) | Under 41.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Washington -2.5 | 32% | 75% |
| Point Spread | Iowa +2.5 | 68% | 25% |
| Total | Over 41.5 | 56% | 9% |
| Total | Under 41.5 | 44% | 91% |
| Moneyline | Washington | 34% | 49% |
| Moneyline | Iowa | 66% | 51% |
Two markets show heavy sharp action. The Under holds 91% of the Total money on 44% of tickets, and Washington takes 75% of the Point Spread handle despite drawing only 32% of bets. The public is on Iowa and the Over, while the bigger money is on Washington and the Under.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Demond Williams Jr. (UW) | Hank Brown (IOWA) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-2 | 4-1 |
| Comp% | 67.5% | 62.9% |
| Pass YPG | 265.4 | 166.4 |
| TD/INT | 8/3 | 5/1 |
| QBR | 148.4 | 131.0 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | UW | IOWA |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 26.6 | 29.0 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 18.4 | 12.6 |
| Yards/Game | 380.4 | 390.8 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 303.4 | 288.6 |
| 3rd Down % | 29.0% | 40.3% |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Two stingy defenses: Iowa allows 12.6 points and 288.6 yards per game, and Washington allows 18.4 points and 303.4 yards. That combination is why the 41.5 Total is so low and why 91% of the handle sits on the Under.
- Washington struggles on third down: The Huskies convert just 29.0% of third downs, and Iowa’s defense allows only 32.4%. Sustaining drives will be the biggest hurdle for the home side.
- Different paths on offense: Washington throws for 271.4 yards per game and runs for 109.0, while Iowa runs for 180.2 and throws for 210.6. The team that controls its preferred style likely controls this tight spread.
DraftKings Player Props
- Kamari Moulton (IOWA) Rushing Yards 70+ (-124): the lead back for an Iowa offense running for 180.2 yards per game
- Demond Williams Jr. (UW) Passing Yards 230+ (-115): about 35 yards below his 265.4 average
- Dezmen Roebuck (UW) Receiving Yards 56+ (-118): a top option in a passing game averaging 271.4 yards per game
- Tony Diaz (IOWA) Receiving Yards 50+ (-130): the most heavily priced Iowa receiving line on the board
- Brian Bonner (UW) Rushing Yards 57+ (-123): the main ground option for a Washington run game averaging 109.0 yards per game
- Demond Williams Jr. (UW) Rushing Yards 25+ (-117): adds a rushing floor to Washington’s quarterback production
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FAQs
What are the Iowa vs. Washington odds this week?
Washington is a 2.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Washington -2.5 (-115). The Total is set at 41.5, and Washington is -148 on the Moneyline while Iowa, ranked No. 20, is +124.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. Handle-vs-bet discrepancies typically identify it: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.