Big Ten Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season

Published 1:15 am Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Based on our projections, the best bet in terms of the over/under for the 11 Big Ten bowl season games is Iowa vs. Missouri — for more tips, including parlay opportunities, keep reading.

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Best Week 17 Big Ten Spread Bets

Pick: Louisville -2.5 vs. Washington

  • Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Louisville by 16.5 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 31 at 2:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo

Pick: Virginia Tech +6.5 vs. Minnesota

  • Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Virginia Tech by 5.4 points
  • Date/Time: Jan. 3 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: SMU +8.5 vs. Penn State

  • Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Penn State Nittany Lions
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Penn State by 2.6 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 21 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch on Max

Pick: South Carolina -9.5 vs. Illinois

  • Matchup: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: South Carolina by 14.1 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 31 at 3:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Iowa +3 vs. Missouri

  • Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Missouri Tigers
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Iowa by 1.5 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 30 at 2:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Best Week 17 Big Ten Total Bets

Over 40.5 – Iowa vs. Missouri

  • Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Missouri Tigers
  • Projected Total: 47.3 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 30 at 2:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 42.5 – Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech

  • Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Projected Total: 47.9 points
  • Date/Time: Jan. 3 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 50.5 – Indiana vs. Notre Dame

  • Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • Projected Total: 54.7 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 20 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 43.5 – Alabama vs. Michigan

  • Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Michigan Wolverines
  • Projected Total: 47.5 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 31 at 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 49.5 – Louisville vs. Washington

  • Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies
  • Projected Total: 52.8 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 31 at 2:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo

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Week 17 Big Ten Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Oregon 13-0 (9-0 Big Ten) 35.9 / 17.8 449.8 / 301.9
Indiana 11-1 (8-1 Big Ten) 43.3 / 14.7 438.8 / 244.8
Penn State 11-2 (8-1 Big Ten) 33.6 / 16.4 448.6 / 282.2
Ohio State 10-2 (7-2 Big Ten) 35.5 / 10.9 423.8 / 241.1
Illinois 9-3 (6-3 Big Ten) 28.9 / 22.1 365.5 / 372.4
Iowa 8-4 (6-3 Big Ten) 28.0 / 17.1 331.5 / 313.7
Michigan 7-5 (5-4 Big Ten) 22.3 / 20.5 294.3 / 310.9
Minnesota 7-5 (5-4 Big Ten) 26.3 / 17.5 332.3 / 290.9
Rutgers 7-5 (4-5 Big Ten) 27.9 / 23.8 381.2 / 382.4
USC 6-6 (4-5 Big Ten) 29.8 / 23.5 440.3 / 371.6
Washington 6-6 (4-5 Big Ten) 22.5 / 22.8 383.7 / 324.8
Nebraska 6-6 (3-6 Big Ten) 23.8 / 19.8 358.5 / 315.4
Michigan State 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten) 19.3 / 26.1 334.2 / 332.3
UCLA 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten) 18.4 / 25.3 328.8 / 340.8
Wisconsin 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten) 22.6 / 23.1 350.3 / 342.7
Northwestern 4-8 (2-7 Big Ten) 17.8 / 26.3 284.3 / 361.7
Maryland 4-8 (1-8 Big Ten) 23.7 / 30.4 386.3 / 378.8
Purdue 1-11 (0-9 Big Ten) 15.8 / 39.9 299.3 / 451.6

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