Iowa vs Vanderbilt Predictions, Picks & Best Bet for Today's ReliaQuest Bowl Game

Iowa vs Vanderbilt Predictions, Picks & Best Bet for Today's ReliaQuest Bowl Game

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Key Points:

  • The ReliaQuest Bowl between Iowa Hawkeyes and Vanderbilt Commodores features key quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Mark Gronowski, with Vanderbilt favored to win due to Pavia's playmaking ability.
  • The game is expected to be low-scoring and physical, with both teams emphasizing clock management and time of possession, leading to a predicted total under 46.5 points.
  • Iowa's strong defense, ranked in the top 10 for limiting explosive plays, and Vanderbilt's loss of key receiver Eli Stowers are expected to keep the game close, with Iowa potentially covering the spread (+3.5).
  • Betting odds favor Vanderbilt (-3.5) with a moneyline of -164, while Iowa is +138 on