Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 2

Published 6:12 pm Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The available options on the Week 2 college football slate include Big Ten teams involved in 15 games. As you are building your betting ticket or choosing parlay options, our model suggests Washington (-24.5) against Eastern Michigan is the best bet against the spread, while wagering on the total in the Colorado vs. Nebraska matchup carries the best value. Find more insights and stats on those and other games in the article below.

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Best Week 2 Big Ten Spread Bets

Pick: Washington -24.5 vs. Eastern Michigan

  • Matchup: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Washington Huskies
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Washington by 46.3 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN

Pick: Michigan +7.5 vs. Texas

  • Matchup: Texas Longhorns at Michigan Wolverines
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Michigan by 7.0 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Duke +2.5 vs. Northwestern

  • Matchup: Duke Blue Devils at Northwestern Wildcats
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Duke by 5.2 points
  • Date/Time: September 6 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Kansas -5.5 vs. Illinois

  • Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks at Illinois Fighting Illini
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Kansas by 12.5 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Maryland -8.5 vs. Michigan State

  • Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Maryland Terrapins
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Maryland by 14.8 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Best Week 2 Big Ten Total Bets

Under 58.5 – Colorado vs. Nebraska

  • Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes at Nebraska Cornhuskers
  • Projected Total: 49.6 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 36.5 – Duke vs. Northwestern

  • Matchup: Duke Blue Devils at Northwestern Wildcats
  • Projected Total: 45.2 points
  • Date/Time: September 6 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 63 – Utah State vs. USC

  • Matchup: Utah State Aggies at USC Trojans
  • Projected Total: 70.4 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 11:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 47.5 – Eastern Michigan vs. Washington

  • Matchup: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Washington Huskies
  • Projected Total: 53.1 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN

Under 54.5 – Western Michigan vs. Ohio State

  • Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio State Buckeyes
  • Projected Total: 50.0 points
  • Date/Time: September 7 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Week 2 Big Ten Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Illinois 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 45.0 / 0.0 486.0 / 196.0
Michigan State 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 16.0 / 10.0 293.0 / 248.0
Rutgers 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 44.0 / 7.0 476.0 / 261.0
Wisconsin 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 28.0 / 14.0 388.0 / 261.0
UCLA 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 16.0 / 13.0 343.0 / 278.0
Purdue 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 49.0 / 0.0 583.0 / 154.0
Oregon 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 24.0 / 14.0 487.0 / 217.0
Washington 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 35.0 / 3.0 482.0 / 253.0
Northwestern 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 13.0 / 6.0 328.0 / 267.0
Nebraska 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 40.0 / 7.0 507.0 / 205.0
Ohio State 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 52.0 / 6.0 404.0 / 177.0
Iowa 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 40.0 / 0.0 492.0 / 189.0
Michigan 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 30.0 / 10.0 269.0 / 244.0
Maryland 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 50.0 / 7.0 629.0 / 310.0
Penn State 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 34.0 / 12.0 457.0 / 246.0
Indiana 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 31.0 / 7.0 414.0 / 182.0
USC 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 27.0 / 20.0 447.0 / 421.0
Minnesota 0-1 (0-0 Big Ten) 17.0 / 19.0 244.0 / 252.0

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