- Michigan
- Penn State
Illinois at Rutgers
- Illinois -6.5, Over/Under 52.5
Illinois played pretty good ball for three quarters against Nebraska two weeks ago and played outstanding offensive ball last week against Purdue. I think they get back in the win column by a touchdown or more. Zero clue how much they can put up though, so I will avoid the over.
Indiana vs Nebraska
- Nebraska -3, O/U 56.5
Lots of injuries for Nebraska and they haven’t really played anyone now that we see how bad Oregon is. Indiana looked pretty good in a losing effort against Ohio State. I think this is the week IU pulls off a stunning upset. I’ll take the points. Why do I already feel like this one is totally going to come back to haunt me.
Iowa vs Purdue
- Iowa -11.5, O/U 50.5
Hawkeye defense played with a ton of heart last week, I think they continue to show that toughness and create another low scoring game. As for the spread, Iowa had two drives stall in the red zone and settled for a pair of field goals. If they had converted those to touchdowns they would have obliterated Minnesota. Iowa gets six more than three this week against a softer PU team.
Maryland vs Minnesota
- Maryland -6.5, O/U 49
Terps ground game gets back on track and with a healthy (hopefully) Hills, Maryland’s offense overall is on fire again. Due to the unknown health of Hills, I’d say make this a stay away for the casual gambler and just let degenerates roll the dice.
Michigan State vs Northwestern
- Michigan State -7, O/U 42
Northwestern figured out a ton on offense against Iowa then had two weeks to prepare for MSU’s banged up defense. I’m not sure NU pulls off the victory, but I do think can keep it close so I’ll scoop up that touchdown.
Ohio State at Wisconsin
- Ohio State -11, O/U 44
First off, between the weather and that UW defense, I think the under is the much smarter pick. I will also ride with Urban and the superior athletes. I’m thinking 21-7, 28-14. Somewhere in that neighborhood.
Western Michigan at Akron
- Western Michigan -12, O/U 73
Western was in a 75 point total game last week against Northern Illinois. Akron is better than NIU so I’m inclined to take that insane over. It will be difficult to get there but Western has several games in the 40s this year and Akron is no slouch either with the 31st ranked scoring offense, so I’m optimistic. I’ll also take WMU to do some damage against the 102nd ranked scoring defense and cover that spread.
Lightning Round for Non Readers:
Illinois/Rutgers – UI
Indiana/Nebraska – Points
Iowa/Purdue – UI, Under
Maryland/Minnesota – Maryland (Degenerate Pick)
Michigan State/Northwestern – Points
Ohio State/Wisconsin – OSU, Under
Western Michigan/Akron – WMU, Over
Big Ten and Counting 