Big Ten Predictions, Odds & Best Bets Week 3
This week’s best Big Ten predictions focus on two solid offenses and one team whose defense looks just as good as usual.
In the Apple Cup, can Washington continue their great offensive production against Washington State as they look to climb the College Football Playoff odds?
On the other coast, we're looking at Billy Edwards Jr. in our Week 3 college football predictions with Maryland's appetizing matchup against Virginia.
And though Iowa lost as the favorite at our college football betting sites to Iowa State, it still has one of the best defenses in college football. Will Troy score against the Hawkeyes?
Big Ten best bets: Week 3
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- Washington State vs. Washington Over 55.5 (-105 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Iowa to win game by shutout (+450 via FanDuel) vs. Troy ⭐⭐
- Billy Edwards Jr. 275+ passing yards (+120 via DraftKings) vs. Virginia ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Big Ten predictions this week
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Washington State vs. Washington Over 55.5 (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Neither the Cougars nor the Huskies have played a worthy opponent this season.
The Cougars allowed 46 points in their first two games, despite playing inferior competition. They’re likely to give up a lot of points to Will Rogers and the Huskies.
And while the Huskies haven’t allowed a touchdown this season, their defense has been untested. John Mateer has already thrown for six touchdowns this season, and I expect him to get multiple on Saturday.
Last year’s meeting between these two teams netted only 45 points, but these offenses should both score in the 30s this week. And if they do, a $10 bet pays a $9.52 profit.
Best odds: -105 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 51.22%
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Iowa to win game by shutout (+450) ⭐⭐
The only sportsbook offering this prop is FanDuel, with a $10 winning bet paying a $45 profit.
Every sportsbook that has a point total listed for the Trojans, has them favored to score fewer than 7.5 points. With their ceiling so low, there is great value in taking the Hawkeyes to shut them out.
Last season, the Hawkeyes held five opponents to 10 or fewer points, and they shut out Illinois State in Week 1.
The Trojans have only amassed 642 total yards this season, despite playing Nevada and Memphis.
Once the Hawkeyes take the lead, the Trojans won’t be able to settle for field goals. And their offense simply isn’t good enough to score a touchdown in this game.
Best odds: +450 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 18.18%
Billy Edwards Jr. 275+ passing yards (+120) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Last week, Virginia allowed Hank Bachmeier to throw for 403 yards against them. Bachmeier had never topped 400 yards until last week.
Edwards threw for 311 yards two weeks ago against UConn, but it was his performance this past week that gives me a lot of confidence in him for Saturday.
He threw for 253 yards against Michigan State in his second game as the starting quarterback for the Terrapins.
Also working in Edwards's favor is the fact that his defense isn’t very good. This is going to be a high-scoring contest that should see both teams score over 30.
To get this price at +120 presents great value, especially considering his floor is 250 yards. And this price pays a $12 profit on a $10 bet.
Best odds: +120 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 45.45%
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