Pick #1 :  UCLA +7

 

Final Score Prediction:  Iowa 19, UCLA 16

• In 2024, the record for traditional Big Ten teams traveling ‘at least two time zones’ in conference games is 1-8, Iowa is the road team tonight
• Iowa is 0-2 in their last two road games with double digit losses to Ohio State and Michigan State
• UCLA has bounced back with road wins over Nebraska and Rutgers the last two weeks, after starting 0-5
• Iowa will rely on its power run game to move the chains, but UCLA has not allowed more than 153 yards rushing in a game to date
• On paper, Iowa has a better defense and offense, however, the Bruin defense will do enough to cover the points in a Field Goal battle