The Iowa Hawkeyes are significant underdogs (+8.5) in this year’s Cheez-it Citrus Bowl, where they will meet the Tennessee Volunteers. The matchup will kick off from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM ETand airing on ABC. The over/under is set at 36.5 in the outing.
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Tennessee vs. Iowa Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 36.5 | -108 | -112 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa (+8.5) | Over (36.5) | Tennessee 24 Iowa 19 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Tennessee | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.5 (49) | 16.6 (123) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.0 (36) | 13.2 (4) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (9) | 14 (82) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 13 (61) | 12 (73) |
Tennessee vs. Iowa Betting Insights
Tennessee Stats and Trends
- Tennessee is 6-6-0 ATS this season.
- The Volunteers have been favored by 8.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in four of those games.
- So far this season, six of Tennessee’s 12 games have hit the over.
- In 11 of 12 games this season, the Vols and their opponents have scored more than 36.5 points.
- UT’s matchups this year have an average total of 56.8, 20.3 more points than this game’s over/under.
Iowa Stats and Trends
- Iowa has won five games against the spread this season, failing to cover or pushing seven times.
- The Hawkeyes have covered the spread once this season (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
- So far this year, just two Iowa games have gone over the point total.
- The Hawkeyes have played three games this season that have had more than 36.5 combined points scored.
- Iowa’s games this season have had an average of 35.6 points, 0.9 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Tennessee Players to Watch
- Patrick Wilk has churned out a team-best 33 rushing yards (33.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Hunter Barnes has run for 17 yards on four carries (17.0 yards per game) this year.
- This season Chas Nimrod has 17 catches and leads the team with 178 yards (29.7 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Ethan Davis has hauled in two catches for 33 yards (33.0 yards per game).
- This season Hunter Salmon has caught two passes for 21 yards, averaging 21.0 receiving yards per game.
Iowa Players to Watch
- Deacon Hill leads the team with 1,096 passing yards (91.3 yards per game) and has a 49.4% completion percentage this year (115-of-233) while throwing five touchdowns with six interceptions.
- Leshon Williams has churned out a team-best 804 rushing yards (61.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Kaleb Johnson has 429 yards on 110 carries (47.7 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Erick All has 21 catches and paces his team with 299 receiving yards (42.7 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Nico Ragaini has added 252 yards (on 29 catches).
- Addison Ostrenga has totaled 178 yards on 29 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 25.4 yards per game.
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