Can I get some opinions on these 3 B1G Football games?

**MinnesotaFats** · 10-05-21, 08:47 AM

Always take the 3.5+ in Big10

No elite teams in this conference

**jjgold** · 10-05-21, 10:24 AM

Nebraska huge

**pavyracer** · 10-05-21, 11:24 AM

Maryland all the way to the bank!

**KVB** · 10-05-21, 12:12 PM

Wow 216, you got some pretty detailed opinions in posts 2, 3 and 4. You must be ready to lay some money down with all that insight.

My opinions have me on Penn St +3 and +125 since Sunday and slowly adding to the position where appropriate.

I'll come back to this thread with some probabilities and tracking as well, need to step away for a minute.

**Brock Landers** · 10-05-21, 12:14 PM

Michigan
Iowa

Ohio State

**seaborneq** · 10-05-21, 12:47 PM

Iowa is sneaky good and Penn State is sneaky bad. I think Iowa wins but the line points to a Penn State cover.

**DennisT** · 10-05-21, 12:56 PM

Agreed, Penn. St. Covers.

**saeker** · 10-05-21, 02:05 PM

I have a hard time putting any faith in Maryland after 5 interceptions.....Ohio St.
Penn st has a much tougher schedule than Iowa and they are just a tougher, better team....Penn St.
and that says alot bc i hate Penn St. Sometimes you have to remove your tampon and think logically.
Michigan just cause.
Thats what i think!!!

**brock** · 10-05-21, 03:54 PM

Michigan what got into Nebraska last week still Mich play.
???
Ohio State #5 three TDs

**thomorino** · 10-05-21, 03:57 PM

Iowa and Penn state are both good defensive teams that have issues offensively, the game should be very low scoring

**homie1975** · 10-05-21, 04:49 PM

If you forced me to bet:

Michigan @ Nebraska (Line is Wolverines -3.5) -- Huskers at home catching points. Lincoln atmosphere will be rocking. i had these two schools pegged in August (documented here on SBR) to both be very improved this year.

https://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-talk/3670806-4-tradition-rich-college-football-programs-i-expect-make-big-move-up.html

Penn State @ Iowa (Line is Hawkeyes -2.5) Both teams play staunch D and while the Hawkeyes O is nothing to write home about, i think they cover the short spread.

Maryland @ Ohio State (line is Buckeyes -21) Buckeyes are a like a runner catching his stride and rounding the corner. they can name the score in the Horseshoe.

If forced, i bet all 3 home teams. likely 2-1 ATS here

**saeker** · 10-05-21, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by thomorino

Iowa and Penn state are both good defensive teams that have issues offensively, the game should be very low scoring

I thought the same thing....take the under

**DrunkHorseplayer** · 10-05-21, 06:14 PM

Mich
PSU
OSU

**thomorino** · 10-05-21, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by saeker

I thought the same thing....take the under

Yeah the total is low for a reason, this game will likely be first to 20.

**saeker** · 10-05-21, 09:28 PM

Iowa's stock is inflated and its time to sell. Everyone points to ....well they beat the piss out of Maryland. Hell I could put a 6 man team together that will beat Maryland if you are gonna spot me 5 effin interceptions. PSU has a higher talent level and a better QB. Time to disappoint the home crowd. It wont be that much of a struggle. PSU 24-6

**TheMetsSuck** · 10-05-21, 09:35 PM

Iowa is my play of the week

**saeker** · 10-05-21, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by TheMetsSuck

Iowa is my play of the week

I dont know what to tell you.......im sorry?

**TheMetsSuck** · 10-05-21, 10:12 PM

Penn st super overrated

No apologies necessary

**hawkeyeguy27** · 10-06-21, 12:48 AM

Iowa by 2 tds plus! Easy money

**homie1975** · 10-06-21, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by hawkeyeguy27

Iowa by 2 tds plus! Easy money

yeah because a guy with "hawkeye" in his name is certainly impartial about a game involving Iowa right??

LOL JK man

you understand that your O is going to let you down at some point right ??

after this Sat, your next big test does not come until 11/26 at Nebraska (yes, if A Martinez is healthy then the huskers can give you problems) and the B1G championship game.

Your D is titts, there is No doubt about it, but your O has to put up teams against the school you play in the B1G title game and the eventual CFP or you will get clipped.

if you played Iowa State 10 times with those stats you had, you would have lost 6 maybe 7, because you had Great D but nothing on O or special teams.

now you've got me rooting PENN STATE !!!

hayden fry painting the opposing locker room pink LOLOL that was great.

the "ole TE standing straight up" at iowa LOLOL that was awesome too!

signed
Ronnie Harmon. OUT !!

**manny24** · 10-06-21, 04:31 AM

bunch of midgets on maryland defense i mean really small but i think they cover the 21

**Day Game 216** · 10-06-21, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by TheMetsSuck

Penn st super overrated

No apologies necessary

Does Iowa have the better O-Line and D-Line?

or in other words

who wins the battle of the trenches?

**las8** · 10-06-21, 11:35 AM

Hawks.

I fade Nebraska every week cause fuk em.

Pass on the third game.

**BigOrange** · 10-06-21, 11:42 AM

Iowa big
Md covers
its about time for Mich to shit the bed but I am staying off of it.

**magpie878** · 10-06-21, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by saeker

Iowa's stock is inflated and its time to sell. Everyone points to ....well they beat the piss out of Maryland. Hell I could put a 6 man team together that will beat Maryland if you are gonna spot me 5 effin interceptions. PSU has a higher talent level and a better QB. Time to disappoint the home crowd. It wont be that much of a struggle. PSU 24-6

Who's "everyone"? And this only happened days ago. They get no credit for opening their season beating two ranked teams, then destroying this powerhouse Maryland team?

Only quoted your post, but it's others too... can't just pick and choose factoids to support one side. Anyway, should be a fun game vs PSU.

**ToneKapone13** · 10-06-21, 02:13 PM

TAKE MICH.

NEB beating up a lousy NW team last week has them looking decent. Michigan is an auto bet this week for me..

**Day Game 216** · 10-06-21, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by BigOrange

Iowa big
Md covers
its about time for Mich to shit the bed but I am staying off of it.

Why do you think Maryland covers?

not saying you are wrong, just curious why?

**homie1975** · 10-06-21, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by ToneKapone13

TAKE MICH.

NEB beating up a lousy NW team last week has them looking decent. Michigan is an auto bet this week for me..

looking at just last week's game and using that to cap going forward instead of looking at the last several games and how a team has improved, is usually a very good strategy hence you must be a winning capper.

**homie1975** · 10-06-21, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by magpie878

Who's "everyone"? And this only happened days ago. They get no credit for opening their season beating two ranked teams, then destroying this powerhouse Maryland team?

Only quoted your post, but it's others too... can't just pick and choose factoids to support one side. Anyway, should be a fun game vs PSU.

iowa state beat themselves.

the hawkeyes are not a dominant team - they are a dominant D.

at some point, the opponent will move the chains and protect the ball and that's when the Hawkeyes had better find some points on O and ST's.

the rest of the sched is pretty weak after the penn state game so they might not get served until the B1G title game.

**Day Game 216** · 10-06-21, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

iowa state beat themselves.

the hawkeyes are not a dominant team - they are a dominant D.

at some point, the opponent will move the chains and protect the ball and that's when the Hawkeyes had better find some points on O and ST's.

the rest of the sched is pretty weak after the penn state game so they might not get served until the B1G title game.

How good is Penn State on defense?

**homie1975** · 10-06-21, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Day Game 216

How good is Penn State on defense?

Good. and a school only needs to be better than avg D and they can stop the pedestrian O of Iowa.

iowa needed +7 in turnovers to put up 50 on Maryland and still barely did it.

only 30 pts on kent state.
only 24 pts on colorado state.

both at home.

truthfully, i would only pick IOWA if you forced me to bet that game. Penn State a very live dog.

i would only pick NEBRASKA if you forced me to bet, and that's because they are catching points at home.

the best bet of the 3 IMO is Ohio State -21 but even that is no gimme.

there are 50 other games on the board. why obsess over one conference ?

**magpie878** · 10-06-21, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

Good. and a school only needs to be better than avg D and they can stop the pedestrian O of Iowa.

iowa needed +7 in turnovers to put up 50 on Maryland and still barely did it.

only 30 pts on kent state.
only 24 pts on colorado state.

both at home.

truthfully, i would only pick IOWA if you forced me to bet that game. Penn State a very live dog.

i would only pick NEBRASKA if you forced me to bet, and that's because they are catching points at home.

the best bet of the 3 IMO is Ohio State -21 but even that is no gimme.

there are 50 other games on the board. why obsess over one conference ?

Prior to the 4th quarter, which was well out of hand, Iowa scored on 9/10 possessions. Somehow you make that sound like a bad thing. Their offense is not great, no. But the D played well, the offense scored. Still not good enough?

If you're not forced to bet, you're still picking Iowa. Why would it change if betting it? Iowa can easily lose, they're playing a top team, though one that isn't running it up on anyone either, 44 on Ball State aside. Should be a good defensive battle. Which means the offenses will score a lot!

**Day Game 216** · 10-06-21, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

Good. and a school only needs to be better than avg D and they can stop the pedestrian O of Iowa.

iowa needed +7 in turnovers to put up 50 on Maryland and still barely did it.

only 30 pts on kent state.
only 24 pts on colorado state.

both at home.

truthfully, i would only pick IOWA if you forced me to bet that game. Penn State a very live dog.

i would only pick NEBRASKA if you forced me to bet, and that's because they are catching points at home.

the best bet of the 3 IMO is Ohio State -21 but even that is no gimme.

there are 50 other games on the board. why obsess over one conference ?

I have only watched B1G games for the most part, a couple ACC, SEC games tend to all be blowouts

what sticks out to you? I just like winners

**hawkeyeguy27** · 10-06-21, 03:25 PM

You sound like a PSU or ISU HOMER. Iowa plays to the level of competition. Who wants to get up for Colorado St or Kent State? Colorado actually has a pretty good D line. Iowa is methodical and has a superier coaching advantage, add in the home crowd and its easily an Iowa victory. PSU cant run the ball which means Iowa can just rush 4 all day and sit back and pick off Clifford like they have everyone else so far this year. There is always the chance Iowa loses, I mean its a top 5 showdown so anything is possible, but if there was ever a year Iowa makes a deep run this is it. Petras Isn't gonna beat anybody and put up crazy numbers, but he manages the game well, and does the little things, and makes the plays when needed. Goodson is as good as any back in the Big and he will be a big part of the game plan, running and receiving. Iowa's center is a top 10 draft pick this year, and they always have a solid line. Its actually a lot younger this year then most with some freshman and sophomores, but if there is one position Iowa reloads every year its the line. We have a great TE in Laporta who can wreak some havoc on opposing D's. And our D well they speak for themselves. Not any weak area on D. Should be a fun lower scoring game. I see Iowa winning something like 27-17. No team has scored more than 25 pts on Iowa in almost 30 games played.