
    <p>Check out our free Hawkeyes vs Wildcats pick and preview for NCAAF week 1 game in Nashville. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Hawkeyes vs Wildcats Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 1 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>The Hawkeyes will play host to the Wildcats at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, with a kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM ET. The game will be televised on ABC. In a non-conference matchup, the Hawkeyes are -2 point favorites on the road. The over-under point total is currently set at 31.5.</p>
    <h2>Hawkeyes vs Wildcats Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Iowa Hawkeyes at Kentucky Wildcats</li><li><b>Where:</b> Nashville at Nissan Stadium</li><li><b>Date:</b> Saturday, December 31st</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li>IOWA -2, IOWA -127 | UK +105 O/U 31.5</li></ul>
    <h2>Hawkeyes Preview:</h2>
    <p>The Hawkeyes take on the Kentucky Wildcats with a Big Ten record of 5-4 while going 7-5 overall.</p>
    <p>In their previous game, the Hawkeyes fell to Nebraska at home by a score of 24-17. Iowa also picked up an ATS loss, as they were 11.0 point favorites entering the game. The two team's combined to score 41 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 38.5. In the win, the team's defense gave up a total of 329 yards, with 51 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 24th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Iowa is ranked 26th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 278 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Heading into this week's action, Iowa has a tough matchup against a Kentucky defense performing well in many advanced statistics, including EPA in which they are 25th in college football. On paper, moving the ball could be tough for Iowa as they are generating explosive plays at a below average rate. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Iowa can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 97.25 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Kentucky defense that is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Hawkeyes will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 158.08 yards places them 174th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 168th ranked team in attempts per contest (27.08).</p>
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    <h2>Wildcats Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Wildcats travel to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes, they have an overall record of 7-5. This includes going 3-5 in SEC action.</p>
    <p>Last week, Kentucky beat Louisville by a score of 26-13. Leading into the matchup, the Wildcats were 3.5 point underdogs. With their 39 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 42.5. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 309 yards, with 164 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 88th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Kentucky is ranked 24th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 145 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>Heading into this week's action, Kentucky has a tough matchup against a Iowa defense performing well in many advanced statistics, including EPA in which they are 3rd in college football. On paper, moving the ball could be tough for Kentucky as they are generating explosive plays at a below average rate. Look for the Wildcats offense to struggle on the ground, as they are facing a Iowa defense that is tough up front. This season, the Hawkeyes are averaging 120.25 yards per game and have a below average rush rate compared to other teams. Heading into the game, the Wildcats will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 216.08 yards places them 117th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 182nd ranked team in attempts per contest (26.0).</p>
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    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Hawkeyes have an ATS record of 7-5-0. Their current over-under record sits at 4-8-0. Through their last 5 road contests, the Hawkeyes offense has averaged 16.0 points per game while allowing an average of 17.2. Iowa posted an overall record of 3-2-0 while going 4-1-0 ATS.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 8-4-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-11-0. When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-2-0 while averaging 18.8 per game. The team went 2-3-0 overall in these games.</p>


    <h2>Hawkeyes vs Wildcats Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Iowa Hawkeyes -2</p>
    <p><b>Free Total Prediction:</b> Over 31.5</p>

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