Iowa vs UCLA Prediction College Football Picks 11/8/24

UCLA (3-5) vs Iowa (6-3)

Game Info: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rose Bowl)

Betting Odds: UCLA +6.5 / Iowa -6.5 --- Over/Under: 44.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: Fox

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs UCLA prediction for this College Football game on Friday, November 8th at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 11 matchup. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 6-3 (4-2) this year after they defeated Wisconsin by a score of 42-10 in their last game. Iowa trailed 3-0 after the first quarter, but they scored the next 28 points to pull away in the win. The Hawkeyes outgained Wisconsin by a total of 423-261, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 6-11 on third down in the game. Brendan Sullivan threw for 93 yards and one touchdown, while Kaleb Johnson rushed for 135 yards and three scores. 

Prior to that game, the Hawkeyes defeated Northwestern by a score of 40-14 but did lose to MSU before that. The Iowa offense has scored 31.4 points per game with 133.7 passing yards and 222.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18 points per game this season. The Iowa quarterback situation is up in the air, but it will be either Sullivan or McNamara, while Kaleb Johnson has led the ground game with 1,279 yards and 19 scores. 

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 3-5 (2-4) this season after they defeated Nebraska by a score of 27-20 last week. UCLA led 13-7 at halftime and they scored the first 14 points of the second half, but they barely hung on for the win in the fourth quarter. The Bruins outgained Nebraska by a total of 360-322, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 6-13 on third down in the game. Ethan Garbers threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 56 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bruins defeated Rutgers by a score of 35-32 but did lose the previous five games. The UCLA offense has scored 19.4 points per game with 235.3 passing yards and 73.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 27.9 points per game this season. Ethan Garbers has completed 65.3% of his passes for 1,703 yards, 10 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while TJ Harden has rushed for 241 yards and one score. UCLA will meet Washington, USC, and Fresno State after this game.

Iowa vs UCLA Prediction 

UCLA comes into this matchup with some positive momentum after winning their last two games on the road, but they are going to have issues here. Iowa has scored 40+ points in three of their last four games and they have a great rushing attack + one of the best running backs in the country. UCLA has done a very good job of bouncing back after a rough start to the season, but the Iowa rushing attack will be the difference here. Take Iowa on the road. 

David’s Pick Iowa -6.5

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