Overview

• Kickoff is set for Friday at 8 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium on FOX, with live streaming available via Fubo’s free trial.
• Sportsbooks list Iowa as a slight favorite (roughly -1.5 to -2.5) with a total of 45.5 points.
• ESPN’s Pamela Maldonado lists Under 45.5 as a best bet, citing Iowa’s elite pass rush and red-zone defense limiting explosiveness.
• SportsLine’s model projects value on Under 45.5 (hit rate about 56%), while expert Tom Fornelli backs Rutgers +2.5 in a close game.
• Rutgers enters 3-0 with seven straight 30-point outings dating to last season, facing an Iowa defense built to suppress passing efficiency.