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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