Iowa vs. Missouri prediction, odds, and best bet for the Music City Bowl

With quarterback Brady Cook playing in his final game for the Mizzou Tigers, our data model has confidence in the program reaching 10 wins for the second consecutive year.

No. 19 Missouri is favored by 3 points against Iowa in the Music City Bowl, according to the latest college football betting odds.

The over/under for the game is set at 40.5 points.

Iowa vs. Missouri betting preview

The Hawkeyes (7-5) are coming off a 24-10 loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game, while the Tigers (9-3) lost to No. 5 Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.

Iowa is led by quarterback Spencer Petras, who has thrown for 1,880 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions this season. Running back Kaleb Johnson leads the Hawkeyes in rushing with 914 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Missouri is led by quarterback Brady Cook, who has thrown for 2,633 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions this season. Running back Cody Schrader leads the Tigers in rushing with 708 yards and seven touchdowns.

Iowa vs. Missouri best bet

Our best bet for the Iowa vs. Missouri game is on Missouri -3 (-105).

The Tigers are the better team and are playing in their final game with Cook at quarterback. We expect Missouri to win this game by at least a field goal.

Iowa vs. Missouri prediction

We predict that Missouri will defeat Iowa 24-19 in the Music City Bowl.

The Tigers will be led by Cook, who will throw for two touchdowns and over 250 yards. Schrader will also have a big game, rushing for over 100 yards and a touchdown.

The Hawkeyes will keep it close thanks to Petras, who will throw for a touchdown and over 200 yards. Johnson will also have a solid game, rushing for over 75 yards.

Iowa vs. Missouri game info

Here are the key details for the Iowa vs. Missouri game:

Teams: No. 19 Missouri (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5)

Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Date: Monday, December 31, 2023

Time: 2:30 p.m. EST

TV: ESPN

These predictions and odds are subject to change.