Big Ten Football Picks, Spreads For Week 13
Big Ten football picks and spreads for Week 13, including the big rivalry game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor.
Big Ten football picks and spreads for Week 13. Can the Michigan Wolverines hand the Ohio State Buckeyes their second straight loss, or will Urban Meyer find a backdoor way into the Big Ten title game with a win and Michigan State loss? Scroll down for this week’s Big Ten picks.
Iowa vs. Nebraska
Date: Friday, November 27
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium
The undefeated Hawkeyes are the surprise team of the 2015 season and two wins away from a berth in the College Football Playoff. Next up are the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Iowa lives on the run, but will face a top 10 rushing defense from Nebraska. Add in the home crowd and you have the recipe for a Huskers upset.
Pick: Nebraska
Spread: Iowa -2.5
For final score prediction, check out our Iowa vs. Nebraska game preview.
Ohio State vs. Michigan
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Michigan Stadium
This game really needs no introduction. With a little help, both teams still could get into the Big Ten Championship Game and each has an outside shot at the College Football Playoff. Yes, Michigan has two losses, but crazier things have happened. Ohio State will play energized after its first loss in 24 games, and running back Ezekiel Elliott will break out for a big day. Urban Meyer holds off Jim Harbaugh for at least this year.
Pick: Ohio State
Spread: Michigan -2
For final score prediction, check out our Ohio State vs. Michigan game preview.
Indiana vs. Purdue
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium
Indiana is one victory away from a bowl berth. There aren’t many better teams to face in that situation than Purdue. The Hoosiers secure their sixth win in a high-scoring affair.
Pick: Indiana
Spread: Indiana -7
For final score prediction, check out our Indiana vs. Purdue game preview.
Maryland vs. Rutgers
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: High Point Solutions Stadium
A battle between the Big Ten’s newest members takes place in Piscataway, as both teams will be playing their season finale. The Terrapins are 2-9 and the Scarlet Knights are 4-7. Rutgers has played better than Maryland this season and will continue to do so.
Pick: Rutgers
Spread: Maryland -1
For final score prediction, check out our Maryland vs. Rutgers game preview.
Michigan State vs. Penn State
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Spartan Stadium
Can the Spartans put the big win against Ohio State behind them and focus on the Nittany Lions? Coach Mark Dantonio will make sure of that. The Spartans won with tough defense last week, and will put pressure on Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg all day long. Michigan State punches its ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game in a close one.
Pick: Michigan State
Spread: Michigan State -11
For final score prediction, check out our Michigan State vs. Penn State game preview.
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: TCF Bank Stadium
The Badgers will need to put the loss to Northwestern in the past and focus on the Gophers in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. The Wisconsin defense has been solid, but the offense has been sputtering. It’s been a long time since Minnesota has tasted victory in this rivalry. That changes on Saturday.
Pick: Minnesota
Spread: Wisconsin -3
For final score prediction, check out our Wisconsin vs. Minnesota game preview.
Northwestern vs. Illinois
Date: Saturday, November 28
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Soldier Field
Northwestern is finding ways to win. Illinois has lost five of its last sixth, with the only win coming against Purdue. The Wildcats defense will once again be the difference.
Pick: Northwestern
Spread: Northwestern -3.5
For final score prediction, check out our Northwestern vs. Illinois game preview.
