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Iowa vs Northwestern: model predictions & odds
College football · Nov 7, 2026, 7:30 PM ET. A public comparison of Kelix model estimates and available market-implied probabilities.
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Across 10,000 simulations, the Kelix model makes Northwestern a 62.4% favorite over Iowa, with a projected margin of 5.0 points and a projected total of 48.7. The largest difference among matched quotes is DraftKings, which implies 45.7% for Iowa: 8.1 percentage points above the model.
What does the Kelix model project?
- Iowa win probability
- 37.6%
- Northwestern win probability
- 62.4%
- Projected Iowa spread
- +5.0
- Projected total (mean)
- 48.7
10,000 simulations. Ratings as of 2026-11-02; model version cfb-202611022155. Comparison generated . Northwestern is the home team.
Model vs market for Iowa
All probabilities below refer to Iowa. Differences are percentage points, not expected returns. Sportsbook margins are removed. Quotes may not be executable at the displayed implied probability.
| Source | Market | Kelix | Difference | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKingsMargin removed | 45.7% | 37.6% | -8.1 pp | · Stale |
Kalshi, Polymarket, FanDuel: no matched quote in this comparison.
What could change this estimate?
Ratings updates, venue information and available player inputs can change the forecast. Player injury adjustments are unavailable for this matchup. Model error remains even when the simulation is repeatable.
How to use this comparison
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