Class 5A · 4-1 · Updated Sep 27, 2026
Bettendorf (4-1) is projected to finish 7-2 and makes the Class 5A playoffs in >99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely as the 9 seed (range 1–16). Its most likely first playoff game: at #8 Sioux City East. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 5%; to win the Class 5A state title: <1%.
Open the interactive Class 5A playoff machine for Bettendorf →| Week | Opponent | Our pick | Chance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 6 | at Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls | 66% | Lean |
| Wk 7 | vs Cedar Rapids Jefferson | Bettendorf | >99% | Lock |
| Wk 8 | at Cedar Rapids Kennedy | Bettendorf | 66% | Lean |
| Wk 9 | at Dubuque Hempstead | Bettendorf | 99% | Lock |
Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.
| # | Team | Record | RPI now | Projected RPI | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Waukee | 3-2 | 0.6160 | 0.6042 | >99% |
| 7 | Cedar Falls | 4-1 | 0.5860 | 0.6011 | 99% |
| 8 | Iowa City Liberty | 3-2 | 0.5910 | 0.6005 | >99% |
| 9 | Bettendorf | 4-1 | 0.6040 | 0.5905 | >99% |
| 10 | Waukee Northwest | 3-2 | 0.5540 | 0.5832 | 99% |
| 11 | Dallas Center-Grimes | 3-2 | 0.5840 | 0.5772 | 99% |
| 12 | Valley | 2-3 | 0.5240 | 0.5540 | 88% |
The top 16 in final RPI make the Class 5A playoffs.