Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5
Published 1:14 am Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The available options on the Week 5 college football schedule include Big Ten teams involved in eight games. As you are putting together your betting ticket or selecting parlay options, our model suggests Michigan State (+23.5) against Ohio State is the best bet on the spread, while wagering on the total in the Nebraska vs. Purdue 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 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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