Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 9

Published 1:12 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024

With eight games on the Big Ten Week 9 college football slate, there are plenty of options to consider on your betting tickets. Our model thinks Indiana (-6.5) against Washington is the best bet on the spread, while the Northwestern vs. Iowa matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Get even more insights and stats on those and other contests to wager on or add to a parlay in the article below.

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Best Week 9 Big Ten Spread Bets

Pick: Indiana -6.5 vs. Washington

  • Matchup: Washington Huskies at Indiana Hoosiers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Indiana by 25.5 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Wisconsin +6.5 vs. Penn State

  • Matchup: Penn State Nittany Lions at Wisconsin Badgers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Wisconsin by 2.3 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Maryland +4.5 vs. Minnesota

  • Matchup: Maryland Terrapins at Minnesota Golden Gophers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Maryland by 1.6 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Oregon -21.5 vs. Illinois

  • Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini at Oregon Ducks
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Oregon by 26.5 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo

Pick: Northwestern +13.5 vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Iowa by 9.3 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 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 9 Big Ten Total Bets

Over 37.5 – Northwestern vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Projected Total: 43.8 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 54.5 – Illinois vs. Oregon

  • Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini at Oregon Ducks
  • Projected Total: 50.8 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo

Under 53.5 – Washington vs. Indiana

  • Matchup: Washington Huskies at Indiana Hoosiers
  • Projected Total: 50.6 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 40.5 – Michigan State vs. Michigan

  • Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines
  • Projected Total: 43.1 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 47.5 – Penn State vs. Wisconsin

  • Matchup: Penn State Nittany Lions at Wisconsin Badgers
  • Projected Total: 48.2 points
  • Date/Time: Oct. 26 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Week 9 Big Ten Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Indiana 7-0 (4-0 Big Ten) 48.7 / 13.7 512.7 / 262.6
Oregon 7-0 (4-0 Big Ten) 34.6 / 16.6 458.6 / 297.9
Penn State 6-0 (3-0 Big Ten) 34.2 / 14.5 471.2 / 262.7
Illinois 6-1 (3-1 Big Ten) 29.6 / 18.1 365.6 / 344.1
Wisconsin 5-2 (3-1 Big Ten) 29.0 / 17.6 406.6 / 295.7
Ohio State 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten) 43.5 / 11.0 503.5 / 251.3
Iowa 4-3 (2-2 Big Ten) 27.9 / 19.7 346.9 / 337.7
Washington 4-3 (2-2 Big Ten) 24.1 / 17.0 452.7 / 266.3
Michigan 4-3 (2-2 Big Ten) 21.1 / 22.1 308.6 / 326.3
Michigan State 4-3 (2-2 Big Ten) 21.6 / 20.9 368.0 / 323.6
Nebraska 5-2 (2-2 Big Ten) 25.0 / 17.7 368.4 / 304.3
Minnesota 4-3 (2-2 Big Ten) 25.0 / 15.9 318.9 / 262.3
Northwestern 3-4 (1-3 Big Ten) 19.0 / 19.6 286.4 / 350.0
Maryland 4-3 (1-3 Big Ten) 29.4 / 24.9 434.4 / 373.4
Rutgers 4-3 (1-3 Big Ten) 26.6 / 22.3 381.3 / 385.3
USC 3-4 (1-4 Big Ten) 30.3 / 22.0 434.0 / 361.1
UCLA 2-5 (1-4 Big Ten) 17.4 / 29.0 302.1 / 367.3
Purdue 1-6 (0-4 Big Ten) 20.3 / 38.4 334.4 / 449.7

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