Predictions and odds for Iowa vs. Missouri

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The TransPerfect Music City Bowl is set to turn on the excitement like that Iowa Hawkeyes and that Missouri Tigers prepare to show up at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. This highly anticipated matchup marks the first time these two programs have met since 2010.

The Hawkeyeswith an impressive 8-4 record, is heading to Nashville with a stout defense that ranks 10th in points allowed. However, the team is not without changes. Quarterback Cade McNamara’s decision to enter the transfer window for his seventh season elsewhere has led to head coach Kirk Ferentz’s decision to start Brendan Sullivan as a quarterback for Iowa.

The Tigers, with an impressive 9-3 record, finished fourth in the SEC. They are led by the quarterback Brady Cooka 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’s everything to know ahead of the Music City Bowl.

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Music City Bowl Predictions: Iowa vs. Missouri

USA TODAY: The majority choose Missouri

  • Scooby Axon: Missouri
  • Jordan Mendoza: Missouri
  • Paul Myerberg: Missouri
  • Eric 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 will be without wide receiver Luther Burden III. Iowa should get quarterback Brendan Sullivan back to 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 teams with more offensive flair and the ability to win close games require 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 and 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 BetMGM college football odds.

Odds from Saturday 28 December afternoon.

  • Spread: Missouri (-3)
  • Money Lines: Missouri (-150); Iowa (+125)
  • Above/below: 40.5

How to watch Iowa vs. Missouri in the Music City Bowl

  • Date: Monday 30 Dec
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Current: ESPN+
  • Where: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN)

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