This is a 10* BIG TEN GOM on Michigan.

With a spread and a total like this, what are the oddsmakers trying to tell us?

If you're wagering on this game, then you almost assuredly know the storylines for each team heading into this one, the cast of characters on each side, and their strengths and weaknesses.

And if you don't know, then just go quickly read an ESPN article on this game, and then come back to my succinct opinion on why I believe that the Wolverines are going to trash the Hawkeyes today.

With a spread like this, clearly, no one is giving Iowa a chance. However, early money has nearly 70% of the action on the underdog here. They also don't think this is going to be a very high-scoring game with an O/U like this.

So they don't think Iowa will put many, if ANY points on the board in this one.

The Hawkeyes are no joke. Their defense is fantastic. But I just don't see the Wolverines slipping up here. In fact, I'm expecting them to put on a show.

JJ McCarthy has only thrown four INTs this season, and he didn't have any in last week's win over Ohio State.

This Michigan team looks after the football and is just damn efficient in all phases.

Iowa doesn't stand a chance here, so lay the points with confidence.

The play is MICHIGAN.

Good luck, NP