This is a 10* play on Iowa

Though they're playing at home, I do not believe Minnesota should be the favorite today vs. Iowa. Sure, the Golden Gophers turned in a game effort in losing to Michigan 59-57 Tuesday. But they're not the better team here. Iowa is also off a painful setback, theirs at home to Michigan State, but the Hawkeyes had also won and covered five straight before that. While they may have some issues at the defensive end, Iowa is a top 10 team nationally in offensive efficiency. They average 82.0 points per game. Minnesota is just 7-17 ATS its last 24 Big 10 games and 1-6 ATS its last seven home games. Iowa did lead Michigan State at halftime Thursday, despite a poor overall shooting night and not getting to the free throw with the regularity they're used to. The Hawkeyes lead the country in FT% and FT attempts, but only got there eight times vs. the Spartans. Minnesota losing on a buzzer-beater to Michigan was the more painful loss than Iowa falling to MSU and will be more difficult to get over. Play on IOWA

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