Finally, a full week on conference games, including 2 rivalry games. This could prove be moving week, both for conference teams and contestants in this pool. Here we go:
SINGLE VALUE GAMES:
Illinois +10 @ PSU, my pick: PSU. Apparently Vegas has forgotten about Beckman's first trip to State College, PSU has not. This will be ugly
Northwestern +7.5 @ Nebraska, my pick: Northwestern. NW has covered both times in this game since Nebraska joined the B1G. I see the same result this time around, this is a 3 point game either way
Ohio State -31 @ Purdue, my pick: Purdue. This has historically been a let down spot for the Buckeyes, and I think it will be competitive for awhile before OSU pulls away
Minnesota +10 @ Indiana, my pick: Minnesota. I think this is going to high scoring, and Minnesota should use their strength running the ball to keep this a close game
DOUBLE VALUE GAMES:
Wisconsin -9.5 @ Iowa, my pick: Wisky. MSU thoroughly dominated Iowa at Kinnick, Wisky will do the same
Michigan +4.5 @ MSU, my pick: Michigan. Toughest pick of the week, this should be low scoring and dominated by defense, a spread of more than a FG looks like the value play here
As always, thanks for participating and good luck.
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