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Powerball Update: Monday Night’s Drawing 8th-Largest In US History

At $545 million, Monday's Powerball jackpot climbs into the all-time top 10. No tickets produced the winning numbers from Saturday's drawing.

Posted on: September 27, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Colorado State At Iowa Odds: Hawkeyes Hope For A Spotless September

Colorado State stands in the way of a perfect September for Iowa, but the Hawkeyes will be solid favorites going into Saturday's game.

Posted on: September 24, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa State At Baylor Odds: Cyclones Open Conference Play

Iowa State hopes what happened in Vegas carries over into their Big 12 Conference opener at Baylor. The Cyclones are planning to deal with the heat and the Bears for the mid-afternoon kickoff on Saturday in Waco, TX. Highs are expected to be near 90, and Baylor’s turf surface could make it even hotter on […]

Posted on: September 23, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

NFL Week 3 Odds: Green Bay Faces 49ers In 2019 NFC Championship Rematch

Green Bay travels west to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. It's a rematch of the 2019 NFC Championship game.

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Sportsbooks Favor Team USA In 2021 Ryder Cup Betting Markets

The 2021 Ryder Cup is days away, and Iowa sportsbooks like Team USA to wrest control of the trophy away from their European opponents this year. There are many more ways to bet the golf, though. Those include prop bets on which team will reach point markers first and which individuals will lead their teams […]

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Odds Of Precipitation: Meteorologist Uses Weather Expertise To Guide Sports Bets

Does cold weather hurt warm weather teams? Does snow hold down football scores? Sports meteorologist Kevin Roth cools some misconceptions.

Posted on: September 21, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

16 Hours, 5 Legs, 1 Couch: It’s Time For The College Football Season’s Longest Day Parlay

College football betting fans have several betting options on the menu Saturday, including the ingredients for the longest day parlay.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Kent State At Iowa Odds: Hawkeyes Crack AP Top 5 As Golden Flashes Come To Town

Iowa has two top 25 wins in its pocket, but a new challenge awaits in Week 3. The Hawkeyes carry a top 5 ranking into the Kent State game.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa State At UNLV Odds: Cyclones To Make Bounce Back Bet In Vegas

Lawmakers brought Vegas betting to Iowa, now Iowans will come to Vegas for Iowa State at UNLV. PlayIA offers a betting guide.

Posted on: September 16, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

NFL Week 2 Odds: Chiefs, Packers Go Under Primetime Lights

Let’s hope Week 2 NFL bets in Iowa fare better than Midwest teams did in their openers last weekend. First, the good news. The Chiefs get a primetime spot in Week 2 when Patrick Mahomes visits Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs scrambled to a 33-29 nail-biting win at […]

Posted on: September 15, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell