Forget winning, some offshore sportsbooks aren’t even giving Iowa (10-2) enough credit to score a single point on Saturday night in the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan. The Wolverines (12-0) have been impressive and look like a national title contender – if not favorite – but over three TDs is a lot of points to cover in this situation.

Before Betting on Michigan vs Iowa

Get it out of the way right now – Michigan is going to win this game outright. Many offshore sportsbooks don’t even have a ML listed because it’s nearly a sure thing for the Wolverines. They have some electricity with coach Jim Harbaugh back after serving a three game suspension for his role in sign stealing allegations and quite simply are just a much better team.

There are a few reasons why Michigan may not cover the number that is as high as -22 at some offshore books though. First, the Wolverines are in a definite letdown spot after beating archrival Ohio State 30-24 in “The Game” last week. Also, there’s really no need for Michigan to risk injury in beating the Hawkeyes, as they have their eyes on a National Championship and would be fine with a 13-17 point win and heading off to the College Football Playoffs.

Iowa has the defense to keep this game close, they’ve won games with a defense that allows just 12.2 ppg (4th fewest in the country) all season. The problem is the Hawkeyes have an absolutely atrocious offense that is up against a Michigan defense that leads the country in just 10.3 points allowed.

Big 10 Championship Game Offshore Betting Odds

Offshore Sportsbook Moneyline Total Point Spread
BetOnline MICH (1.03) | IOWA (13.00) 35 MICH -21.5 (1.89) | IOWA +21.5 (1.93)
MyBookie MICH (OFF) | IOWA (OFF) 35 MICH -22 (1.89) | IOWA +22 (1.91)
BetUS MICH (OFF) | IOWA (OFF) 35.5 MICH -22 (1.89) | IOWA +22 (1.93)
SportsBetting.ag MICH (1.03) | IOWA (13.00) 35 MICH -21.5 (1.89) | IOWA +21.5 (1.93)
XBet MICH (OFF) | IOWA (OFF) 35 MICH -22 (1.91) | IOWA +22 (1.91)

Michigan vs Iowa Prediction & Pick

Iowa has seen record setting low O/U’s all season, including 27.5 against Rutgers in week 11 that actually went under in a 22-0 Hawkeyes win. It’s not a stretch to say the Hawkeyes won’t score a point here, and Michigan has no reason to run this score up to 35-0 as they don’t need style points at this point in the season. 

Pick: Under 35

Carl Taylor
Carl Taylor

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Carl has sent many a Western Union deposit to offshore sportsbooks over the years, using his knowledge of three decades following sports to get the best lines in the globe. He\\\'s been anxiously waiting for the first off-planet sportsbook as well.

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