The Redbirds will play the Hawkeyes on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Kinnick Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Illinois State and Iowa scheduled to matchup at Kinnick Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois State had a 97.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Iowa in the 2023 season was 98.67.
- Away Illinois State - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Illinois State had a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Iowa - Iowa finished the 2023 regular season with a 6-1 record as a home team. They ranked 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Illinois State wound up 5th (361) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Iowa ranked 5th (216) for points scored in the 2023 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Illinois State finished 9th (225) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Iowa wound up 7th (207) in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Illinois State had a 6-5 regular season overall record, with Iowa notching a 10-4 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Ahoy there, football fanatics! Illinois State battles Iowa at Kinnick Stadium this Saturday!
Illinois State with a 6-5 record faces Iowa with a 10-4 standing. Get ready for an epic showdown in Week 1 of the college football season!
For all you betting buffs out there, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below. It's sure to be a nail-biting match you won't want to miss!
Best Redbirds at Hawkeyes Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Iowa |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Iowa is a -22.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois State is a +22.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 38.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 38.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois State
Iowa
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | +22.5 -110-22.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +22.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 22 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 23 or more.
Favorite Iowa - Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -22.5 Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 23 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 22 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois State at Iowa Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Illinois State
Iowa
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Illinois State vs Iowa Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | IOWA 40, ILST 0 Kinnick Stadium | Iowa by 40 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Missouri Valley | |||||||||
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 57 | 0-0 | 1-1 | W1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 20 | 1-1 | 0-0 | L1 |
Illinois State & Iowa Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Iowa Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Iowa | +25000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Illinois State vs Iowa | IOWA 40, ILST 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Illinois State vs Iowa | IOWA 40, ILST 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Iowa State vs Iowa | ISU 20, IOWA 19 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Troy vs Iowa | Saturday, September 14th, 2024 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Iowa vs Minnesota | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Iowa vs Ohio State | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Washington vs Iowa | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Iowa vs Michigan State | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Iowa | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Wisconsin vs Iowa | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Iowa vs UCLA | Friday, November 8th, 2024 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Iowa vs Maryland | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Nebraska vs Iowa | Friday, November 29th, 2024 7:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois State vs Iowa College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois State vs Iowa Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs Iowa Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.