Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5
Published 1:14 am Wednesday, September 25, 2024
With eight games on the Big Ten Week 5 college football slate, there are plenty of options to consider before placing any bets. Our model thinks Michigan State (+23.5) against Ohio State is the best bet against the spread, while the Nebraska vs. Purdue matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Get even more insights and stats on those and other contests to bet on or include in a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 5 Big Ten Spread Bets
Pick: Michigan State +23.5 vs. Ohio State
- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Ohio State by 5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
Pick: UCLA +24 vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Oregon Ducks at UCLA Bruins
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Oregon by 9.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 11:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
Pick: Maryland +7 vs. Indiana
- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins at Indiana Hoosiers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Maryland by 1.6 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Wisconsin +15.5 vs. USC
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at USC Trojans
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: USC by 7.7 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
Pick: Purdue +10 vs. Nebraska
- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boilermakers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Nebraska by 4.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
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Best Week 5 Big Ten Total Bets
Over 47.5 – Nebraska vs. Purdue
- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boilermakers
- Projected Total: 56.3 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
Over 35.5 – Minnesota vs. Michigan
- Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan Wolverines
- Projected Total: 40.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 51.5 – Wisconsin vs. USC
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at USC Trojans
- Projected Total: 47.8 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo
Under 53.5 – Maryland vs. Indiana
- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins at Indiana Hoosiers
- Projected Total: 51.2 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 47.5 – Illinois vs. Penn State
- Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Projected Total: 49.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Week 5 Big Ten Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) | 32.3 / 12.5 | 379.3 / 294.3 |
| Indiana | 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) | 50.5 / 9.3 | 513.8 / 199.3 |
| Ohio State | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 52.3 / 6.7 | 552.0 / 180.0 |
| Oregon | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 36.7 / 20.7 | 461.7 / 298.3 |
| Rutgers | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 39.7 / 15.7 | 471.0 / 296.0 |
| Penn State | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 41.3 / 13.0 | 537.7 / 229.3 |
| Iowa | 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) | 32.0 / 13.8 | 397.8 / 272.8 |
| Michigan | 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) | 24.3 / 20.8 | 327.5 / 323.0 |
| Michigan State | 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) | 25.5 / 14.3 | 403.0 / 254.8 |
| Washington | 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) | 27.0 / 10.3 | 456.5 / 237.5 |
| Maryland | 3-1 (0-1 Big Ten) | 34.8 / 16.8 | 464.0 / 351.0 |
| Nebraska | 3-1 (0-1 Big Ten) | 31.5 / 12.8 | 402.3 / 286.8 |
| Wisconsin | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 21.7 / 23.0 | 354.3 / 301.7 |
| USC | 2-1 (0-1 Big Ten) | 33.0 / 15.7 | 456.7 / 311.0 |
| Minnesota | 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten) | 26.5 / 12.5 | 335.0 / 223.3 |
| Northwestern | 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten) | 17.3 / 15.8 | 294.3 / 301.8 |
| UCLA | 1-2 (0-1 Big Ten) | 15.3 / 29.7 | 292.0 / 387.3 |
| Purdue | 1-2 (0-0 Big Ten) | 25.7 / 34.7 | 354.7 / 392.3 |
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