Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 4
Published 1:14 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024
With 12 games on the Big Ten Week 4 college football slate, there are plenty of options to consider before placing any bets. Our model thinks UCLA (+24.5) against LSU is the best spread bet, while the Kent State vs. Penn State matchup is the best over/under to bet on. See more stats and insights on those and other contests to wager on or add to a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 4 Big Ten Spread Bets
Pick: UCLA +24.5 vs. LSU
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at LSU Tigers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: LSU by 6.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Charlotte +28.5 vs. Indiana
- Matchup: Charlotte 49ers at Indiana Hoosiers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Indiana by 11.7 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Illinois +8.5 vs. Nebraska
- Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini at Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Illinois by 2.9 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 20 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Oregon State -4.5 vs. Purdue
- Matchup: Purdue Boilermakers at Oregon State Beavers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Oregon State by 15.4 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: The CW
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Minnesota +2.5 vs. Iowa
- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Minnesota by 5.1 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Best Week 4 Big Ten Total Bets
Over 55.5 – Kent State vs. Penn State
- Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Projected Total: 64.3 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 50.5 – Purdue vs. Oregon State
- Matchup: Purdue Boilermakers at Oregon State Beavers
- Projected Total: 57.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: The CW
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 56.5 – UCLA vs. LSU
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at LSU Tigers
- Projected Total: 50 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 42.5 – Northwestern vs. Washington
- Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats at Washington Huskies
- Projected Total: 36.8 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 35.5 – Iowa vs. Minnesota
- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Projected Total: 40.3 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 21 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Week 4 Big Ten Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3-0 (1-0 Big Ten) | 50.0 / 7.7 | 515.0 / 180.3 |
| Michigan State | 3-0 (1-0 Big Ten) | 27.7 / 11.3 | 414.7 / 242.3 |
| Illinois | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 32.7 / 8.7 | 378.7 / 277.3 |
| Nebraska | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 34.0 / 6.7 | 421.3 / 255.3 |
| Oregon | 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 36.7 / 20.7 | 461.7 / 298.3 |
| Ohio State | 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 54.0 / 3.0 | 543.5 / 138.0 |
| 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 |
| USC | 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten) | 37.5 / 10.0 | 495.5 / 305.5 |
| Iowa | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 32.3 / 13.7 | 419.0 / 267.7 |
| Michigan | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 23.3 / 19.7 | 329.3 / 304.3 |
| Minnesota | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 30.7 / 6.3 | 350.7 / 186.3 |
| Northwestern | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 21.3 / 13.0 | 355.0 / 272.0 |
| Washington | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 28.0 / 12.0 | 478.3 / 279.3 |
| Wisconsin | 2-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 21.7 / 23.0 | 354.3 / 301.7 |
| Purdue | 1-1 (0-0 Big Ten) | 28.0 / 33.0 | 372.5 / 366.0 |
| Maryland | 2-1 (0-1 Big Ten) | 33.7 / 15.7 | 453.0 / 391.0 |
| UCLA | 1-1 (0-1 Big Ten) | 14.5 / 27.5 | 290.5 / 354.0 |
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