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Wisconsin Badgers @ Ohio State Buckeyes

Sportsbook Odds: Ohio State -16



The Ohio State Buckeyes are back in the Top 10 in the AP Poll and a lot of people are wondering if this team has finally found it's stride. On one hand, everyone remembers how poorly they played in the opening couple weeks of the season, nearly losing to Navy to start the year and then losing to USC. The Buckeyes have bounced back in a big way, though, shutting out both Illinois and Toledo in back-to-back weeks, then crushing Indiana last week.



While it was a big win for Ohio State, they have dominated Indiana over the last period of time. This was their 16th straigth win over the Hoosiers, so be careful before you put too much stock in it.



Meanwhile, Wisconsin has been a surprise team in the Big Ten so far this season and this will be their biggest test to date. On one hand, it may be tough to put faith in them considering they barely beat Minnesota on the road last week but it was a big confidence booster for them. The Buckeyes will key in on the Badgers running game since that's pretty much all they have on offense but the defense should be able to keep this one close.



Look for the Badgers to run the ball and milk the clock, but in the end come up short. They are 5-0 this year but four of their wins have come at home. Ohio State is clearly the better team in this contest.



Betting System Picks: Wisconsin +16



Michigan Wolverines @ Iowa Hawkeyes

NCAA Football Odds: Iowa -8



The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to make a statement. So are the Michigan Wolverines.



The Hawkeyes could be the best team in the Big Ten and to this point, they have been impressive. Much of their reputation is pinned on their win at Penn State, a team they have dominated recently, but the Hawkeyes have to prove they can beat other teams. Last week, they struggled with a 24-21 win over Arkansas State.



Michigan could beat Michigan State on the road so their task increases quite a bit this week. But their spread offense might be able to do just enough to give the Hawkeyes some fits. Look for this game to be really close as the Wolverines play within the spread.



BetOnline Picks: Michigan +8
 
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