I had the OVER on Iowa two weeks ago against Northern Iowa, and it cashed in a 55-0 game. Iowa's games against Iowa State and Michigan finished with 29 and 39 total points, and the Hawkeyes have not allowed more than 19 in any game. Ohio State's results point the other way. Quarterback Julian Sayin has thrown for 1,206 yards in four games, 301.5 a game, and Ohio State has scored at least 42 in three of them. The fourth was a 24-23 loss at Texas, and that game still finished with 47 total points. Ohio State's four games have totaled 59, 47, 62 and 61. Michigan threw for 276 yards on Iowa last week, the most the Hawkeyes' defense has allowed through the air this season. Ohio State's defense gave up 24 to Texas and 19 to Illinois, which gained 462 yards on it last week. Iowa's offense scored 16 against Iowa State and 20 against Michigan, so the Hawkeyes can find their share. Take the OVER this afternoon.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on October 01, 2026 at 1:47PM ET.
Ohio State at Iowa
October 3, 2026
1.5 units on Game Total OVER 45.5 -104 (risk 1.5 to return 2.94)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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