Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 1
Published 6:12 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024
With 18 games on the Big Ten Week 1 college football schedule, there are plenty of options to consider on your betting tickets. Our model thinks Michigan (-21.5) against Fresno State is the best bet on the spread, while the Akron vs. Ohio State matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Get more stats and insights on those and other games to wager on or add to a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 1 Big Ten Spread Bets
Pick: Michigan -21.5 vs. Fresno State
- Matchup: Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Wolverines
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Michigan by 32.5 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: UTEP +27.5 vs. Nebraska
- Matchup: UTEP Miners at Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Nebraska by 16.7 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Maryland -20.5 vs. UConn
- Matchup: UConn Huskies at Maryland Terrapins
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Maryland by 27.4 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Florida Atlantic +14 vs. Michigan State
- Matchup: Florida Atlantic Owls at Michigan State Spartans
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Michigan State by 7.6 points
- Date/Time: August 30 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: UCLA -14 vs. Hawaii
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: UCLA by 18.9 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
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Best Week 1 Big Ten Total Bets
Under 58.5 – Akron vs. Ohio State
- Matchup: Akron Zips at Ohio State Buckeyes
- Projected Total: 43 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
Over 64.5 – LSU vs. USC
- Matchup: LSU Tigers at USC Trojans
- Projected Total: 74.5 points
- Date/Time: September 1 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 56.5 – Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos at Wisconsin Badgers
- Projected Total: 49.7 points
- Date/Time: August 30 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 45.5 – UConn vs. Maryland
- Matchup: UConn Huskies at Maryland Terrapins
- Projected Total: 51.6 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 54.5 – UCLA vs. Hawaii
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
- Projected Total: 48.5 points
- Date/Time: August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
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Final 2023 Big Ten Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15-0 (10-0 Big Ten) | 35.9 / 10.4 | 382.7 / 247.0 |
| Ohio State | 11-2 (8-1 Big Ten) | 30.5 / 11.2 | 407.9 / 265.4 |
| Iowa | 10-4 (7-3 Big Ten) | 15.4 / 14.8 | 234.6 / 282.5 |
| Penn State | 10-3 (7-2 Big Ten) | 36.2 / 13.5 | 399.8 / 247.6 |
| Northwestern | 8-5 (5-4 Big Ten) | 22.1 / 22.5 | 303.9 / 340.8 |
| Wisconsin | 7-6 (5-4 Big Ten) | 23.5 / 20.2 | 381.2 / 343.7 |
| Maryland | 8-5 (4-5 Big Ten) | 29.7 / 22.5 | 387.3 / 334.1 |
| Rutgers | 7-6 (3-6 Big Ten) | 23.2 / 21.2 | 306.2 / 313.5 |
| Nebraska | 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten) | 18.0 / 18.3 | 313.3 / 303.5 |
| Minnesota | 6-7 (3-6 Big Ten) | 20.9 / 26.7 | 300.9 / 368.4 |
| Illinois | 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten) | 24.5 / 29.4 | 391.0 / 377.3 |
| Purdue | 4-8 (3-6 Big Ten) | 23.9 / 30.4 | 379.9 / 382.1 |
| Michigan State | 4-8 (2-7 Big Ten) | 15.9 / 28.3 | 289.3 / 390.2 |
| Indiana | 3-9 (1-8 Big Ten) | 22.2 / 29.9 | 333.7 / 394.1 |
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