Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 12

Published 1:12 am Wednesday, November 13, 2024

With seven games on the Big Ten Week 12 college football schedule, there are plenty of options to consider before placing any bets. Our model thinks Northwestern (+28.5) against Ohio State is the best spread bet, while the Nebraska vs. USC matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Find more stats and insights on those and other games to bet on or add to a parlay in the article below.

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Best Week 12 Big Ten Spread Bets

Pick: Northwestern +28.5 vs. Ohio State

  • Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Ohio State by 23.8 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: UCLA +3.5 vs. Washington

  • Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Washington Huskies
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Washington by 0.0 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 15 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Illinois -2.5 vs. Michigan State

  • Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Illinois by 5.7 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 2:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Oregon -14 vs. Wisconsin

  • Matchup: Oregon Ducks at Wisconsin Badgers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Oregon by 16.8 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Nebraska +8.5 vs. USC

  • Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers at USC Trojans
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: USC by 6.1 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Best Week 12 Big Ten Total Bets

Under 50.5 – Nebraska vs. USC

  • Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers at USC Trojans
  • Projected Total: 48.1 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 46.5 – UCLA vs. Washington

  • Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Washington Huskies
  • Projected Total: 44.2 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 15 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 52.5 – Oregon vs. Wisconsin

  • Matchup: Oregon Ducks at Wisconsin Badgers
  • Projected Total: 50.3 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 47.5 – Michigan State vs. Illinois

  • Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini
  • Projected Total: 45.8 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 2:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 44.5 – Ohio State vs. Northwestern

  • Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats
  • Projected Total: 45.4 points
  • Date/Time: Nov. 16 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Week 12 Big Ten Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Indiana 10-0 (7-0 Big Ten) 43.9 / 13.8 453.2 / 255.5
Oregon 10-0 (7-0 Big Ten) 35.7 / 16.0 457.0 / 293.7
Ohio State 8-1 (5-1 Big Ten) 38.6 / 10.7 455.2 / 250.8
Penn State 8-1 (5-1 Big Ten) 31.2 / 14.0 444.7 / 269.4
Iowa 6-4 (4-3 Big Ten) 29.4 / 18.2 347.0 / 320.3
Minnesota 6-4 (4-3 Big Ten) 26.7 / 17.7 333.3 / 296.4
Illinois 6-3 (3-3 Big Ten) 25.9 / 21.1 356.0 / 366.3
Wisconsin 5-4 (3-3 Big Ten) 25.1 / 21.4 378.3 / 323.4
Washington 5-5 (3-4 Big Ten) 21.8 / 20.6 405.5 / 312.1
Michigan 5-5 (3-4 Big Ten) 20.4 / 23.0 290.1 / 335.2
UCLA 4-5 (3-4 Big Ten) 18.8 / 26.7 320.9 / 350.9
Nebraska 5-4 (2-4 Big Ten) 23.6 / 19.1 353.9 / 308.1
Rutgers 5-4 (2-4 Big Ten) 25.8 / 24.1 383.6 / 383.1
Michigan State 4-5 (2-4 Big Ten) 19.8 / 24.1 346.8 / 323.9
Northwestern 4-5 (2-4 Big Ten) 19.2 / 21.9 288.0 / 349.1
USC 4-5 (2-5 Big Ten) 30.6 / 22.2 437.8 / 370.8
Maryland 4-5 (1-5 Big Ten) 27.4 / 29.0 417.4 / 380.0
Purdue 1-8 (0-6 Big Ten) 18.0 / 37.8 320.4 / 445.0

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