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I really do enjoy gambling and Las Vegas. Do I gamble that much? Well, whenever I actually go to Las Vegas. I'm not sure I believe in the legality of betting websites or gambling online. Didn't you see what happened to these guys? Yeah. Bad deal.
It's week 5 in the Big Ten and the most important matchup is undoubtedly Ohio State at Michigan State. The Spartans opened as a 3 point favorite and are now hovering around 2.5, with majority of betters taking the Buckeyes to cover. By majority I mean a slim majority of 51%. Here's a look at the other matchups:
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Illinois (vs. Penn State): +1 |
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Indiana (@ Northwestern): +11 |
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Iowa (vs. Minnesota): -7 |
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Michigan (BYE) |
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Michigan State (vs. Ohio State): -2.5 |
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Minnesota (@ Iowa): +7 |
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Nebraska (vs. Wisconsin): -11.5 |
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Northwestern (vs. Indiana): -11 |
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Ohio State (@ Michigan State): +2.5 |
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Penn State (@ Illinois): -1 |
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Purdue (vs. Marshall): -16.5 |
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Wisconsin (@ Nebraska): +11.5 |
Observations:
- Who would've thought at the start of the year that Wisconsin would head into Lincoln as a double digit underdog? However, did you know Nebraska is 4-13 against the spread in its last 17 home games as a double digit favorite?
- Minnesota hasn't won in Iowa City since 1999, Iowa hasn't covered the spread this season and the Gophers are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Indiana hasn't had a Big Ten victory since 2010.
- Robert Marve is practicing...despite having a torn ACL. This will end well.
- Fortunately, Michigan cannot turn the ball over as they're on bye this week.
Who's your pick to cover? Who's your upset pick?