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Big Ten Football Week 1 Odds and Predictions: Michigan Wins Marquee Matchup

HERO Sports by HERO Sports
August 30, 2017
Big Ten Football Week 1 Odds and Predictions: Michigan Wins Marquee Matchup

The 2017 Big Ten football season is just days away — let's take a look at the week one matchups and predict how Big Ten teams will fare in the first college football action.

Check back each week for predictions on the Big Ten week ahead.

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MORE: Team Comparison Tool — How do B1G Teams Stack Up?

Here's a look at each Big Ten team's opening game: (Note — odds courtesy OddsShark. Follow link for updated odds)

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Games of the Week:

#2 Ohio State at Indiana

When: Thursday, Aug. 31; 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Odds: Ohio State -20, O/U 56.5
Prediction: Ohio State 45, Indiana 20

The Big Ten schedule kicks off Thursday night when Ohio State and Indiana play in a rare Thursday night conference matchup. Ohio State opens as big favorites, and unless something drastic happens they should walk away winners.

Indiana is improved, and gets to play at home, but Ohio State is flat out better. 

#11 Michigan vs. #17 Florida

When: Saturday, Sept. 2; 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Odds: Michigan -3.5, O/U 45
Prediction: Michigan 27, Florida 24

In one of the best matchups of the week, Michigan and Florida meet at At&T Stadium for a non-conference brawl. Both teams are in the top 20 and both have College Football Playoff aspirations. Both are also replacing a ton of talent this year.

Don't expect a ton of points in this one. The offenses are outclassed by the defenses — we could even have a couple of defensive scores. Michigan just has a better roster and feels like a better bet in week one.

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The rest of the schedule:

Thursday, Aug. 31

Minnesota vs. Buffalo

When: 7 p.m. ET, BTN
Odds: Minnesota -26, O/U 50.5
Prediction: Minnesota 35, Buffalo 17

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Friday, Sept. 1

Rutgers vs. #8 Washington

When: 8 p.m. ET, FS1
Odds: Washington -30.5, O/U 52.5
Prediction: Washington 47, Rutgers 17

#9 Wisconsin vs. Utah State

When: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Odds: Wisconsin -28, O/U 48.5
Prediction: Wisconsin 38, Utah State 13

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Saturday, Sept. 2

Illinois vs. Ball State

When: noon ET, BTN
Odds: Illinois -7, O/U 58
Prediction: Ball State 31, Illinois 26

Maryland at Texas

When: noon ET, FS1
Odds: Texas -17, O/U 56
Prediction: 

Michigan State vs. Bowling Green

When: noon ET, ESPNU
Odds: Michigan State -17, O/U 56.5
Prediction: Michigan State 34, Bowling Green 15

Iowa vs. Wyoming

When: noon ET, BTN
Odds: Iowa -11.5, O/U 51.5
Prediction: Iowa 28, Wyoming 27

#6 Penn State vs. Akron

When: noon ET, ABC
Odds: Penn State -30, O/U 63.5
Prediction: Penn State 41, Akron 17

Northwestern vs. Nevada

When: 3:30 p.m. ET, BTN
Odds: Northwestern -24, O/U 56.5
Prediction: Northwestern 38, Nevada 21

Purdue vs. #16 Louisville

When: 7:30 p.m. ET, FOX
Odds: Louisville -24.5, O/U 68
Prediction: Louisville 52, Purdue 17

Nebraska vs. Arkansas State

When: 8 p.m. ET, BTN
Odds: Nebraska -16.5, O/U 47
Prediction: Nebraska 40, Arkansas State 21

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