Iowa vs. Missouri: Predictions, odds for Music City Bowl
The TransPerfect Music City Bowl is set to ignite the excitement as the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Missouri Tigers prepare to face off at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. This highly anticipated match marks the first time these two programs will meet since 2010.
The Hawkeyes, with an impressive 8-4 record, are heading to Nashville with a strong defense that ranked 10th in points allowed. However, the team is not without its changes. Quarterback Cade McNamara's decision to enter the transfer portal for his seventh season elsewhere has led to head coach Kirk Ferentz's decision to start Brendan Sullivan at quarterback for Iowa.
The Tigers, with an impressive 9-3 record, finished fourth in the SEC. They are led by quarterback Brady Cook, a key player with a completion rate of 63.3%. Cook's performance includes throwing for 2,248 yards, nine touchdowns, and a pair of interceptions, as well as contributing 169 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. Cook is expected to start against the Hawkeyes.
Here is everything to know ahead of the Music City Bowl.
Music City Bowl predictions: Iowa vs. Missouri
Paste BN: Majority picks Missouri
- Scooby Axon: Missouri
- Jordan Mendoza: Missouri
- Paul Myerberg: Missouri
- Erick Smith: Iowa
- Eddie Timanus: Iowa
- Dan Wolken: Missouri
ESPN: Missouri 25, Iowa 21
Bill Connelly writes: "Both teams have had significant NFL draft opt-outs as Iowa will be without running back Kaleb Johnson, a Doak Walker Award finalist, while Missouri won't have wide receiver Luther Burden III. Iowa should get quarterback Brendan Sullivan back for the game, and will lean on running back Kamari Moulton, who actually opened the season as the starter, and a defense that ranks 10th nationally in fewest points allowed. But a Missouri team with more offensive sizzle and a knack for winning close games claims another."
BetMGM: Missouri will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts Missouri will win this game with 57.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results."
Music City Forces Bowl odds, lines: Iowa vs. Missouri
The Missouri Tigers are favorites to defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
Odds as of Saturday, Dec. 28 afternoon.
- Spread: Missouri (-3)
- Moneylines: Missouri (-150); Iowa (+125)
- Over/under: 40.5
How to watch Iowa vs. Missouri in the Music City Bowl
- Date: Monday, Dec. 30
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: ESPN+
- Where: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN)
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