Iowa at Purdue

Iowa will take on Purdue on the road this week. The Hawkeyes have one of the best defenses in the country but are just 4-4. The reason they have not been able to win more is as good as the defense is the offense is equally bad. Iowa is allowing just 15.8 PPG on the season, but the offense is averaging just 16.4 PPG. Purdue is 5-3 and will challenge the Hawkeye's defense as the Boilermakers are averaging 32.8 PPG. Purdue is averaging 16 more plays per game than their opponents, and with limited opportunities, it is going to be tough for Iowa to score enough to stay close in this one. Iowa is averaging nine fewer plays per game than their opponents so the edge is large here for Purdue, especially at home. Make the play on Purdue.