Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 3

Published 11:14 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Looking for information on the best bets in Big Ten play in Week 3? Our computer model favors betting on the over/under in the Indiana vs. UCLA matchup, and taking Washington (-4.5) over Washington State against the spread. You can see more analysis on those college football games, as well as potential options to use in a parlay, by scrolling down.

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Best Week 3 Big Ten Spread Bets

Pick: Washington -4.5 vs. Washington State

  • Matchup: Washington State Cougars at Washington Huskies
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Washington by 22.9 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Peacock

Pick: Troy +22.5 vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Troy Trojans at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Iowa by 6.5 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Notre Dame -10 vs. Purdue

  • Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purdue Boilermakers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Notre Dame by 23.6 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo

Pick: Oregon State +16.5 vs. Oregon

  • Matchup: Oregon Ducks at Oregon State Beavers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Oregon by 4.9 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Arkansas State +23.5 vs. Michigan

  • Matchup: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Michigan Wolverines
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Michigan by 14.1 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Best Week 3 Big Ten Total Bets

Under 46.5 – Indiana vs. UCLA

  • Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers at UCLA Bruins
  • Projected Total: 33.5 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 56.5 – Washington State vs. Washington

  • Matchup: Washington State Cougars at Washington Huskies
  • Projected Total: 46 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Peacock

Over 45.5 – Notre Dame vs. Purdue

  • Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purdue Boilermakers
  • Projected Total: 54.5 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo

Over 38.5 – Troy vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Troy Trojans at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Projected Total: 46.8 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 50.5 – Oregon vs. Oregon State

  • Matchup: Oregon Ducks at Oregon State Beavers
  • Projected Total: 46 points
  • Date/Time: Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Week 3 Big Ten Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Michigan State 2-0 (1-0 Big Ten) 21.5 / 17.0 393.0 / 293.5
Maryland 1-1 (0-1 Big Ten) 37.0 / 17.0 484.0 / 401.5
Illinois 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 34.0 / 8.5 378.5 / 261.5
Indiana 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 54.0 / 5.0 557.5 / 151.5
Nebraska 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 34.0 / 8.5 420.5 / 232.5
Ohio State 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 54.0 / 3.0 543.5 / 138.0
Oregon 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 30.5 / 24.0 419.5 / 293.0
Penn State 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 34.0 / 19.5 447.5 / 310.5
Rutgers 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 46.5 / 12.0 495.5 / 284.0
Washington 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 32.5 / 6.0 491.5 / 228.5
Wisconsin 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 27.5 / 13.5 386.5 / 249.0
USC 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 37.5 / 10.0 495.5 / 305.5
Purdue 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 49.0 / 0.0 583.0 / 154.0
UCLA 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten) 16.0 / 13.0 343.0 / 278.0
Iowa 1-1 (0-0 Big Ten) 29.5 / 10.0 397.5 / 275.0
Michigan 1-1 (0-0 Big Ten) 21.0 / 20.5 276.5 / 316.5
Minnesota 1-1 (0-0 Big Ten) 32.5 / 9.5 333.0 / 193.5
Northwestern 1-1 (0-0 Big Ten) 16.5 / 16.0 307.5 / 304.5

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