With six games on the Big Ten Week 5 college football slate, there are plenty of options to consider on your betting tickets. Our model thinks Maryland (-14.5) against Indiana is the best bet on the spread, while the Louisiana vs. Minnesota matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Find more insights and stats on those and other contests to wager on or add to a parlay in the article below.

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Best Week 5 Big Ten Spread Bets

Pick: Maryland -14.5 vs. Indiana

  • Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers at Maryland Terrapins
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Maryland by 26.8 points
  • Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • Date: September 30
  • TV Channel: BTN (Stream on Fubo)

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Pick: Michigan State +10 vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Iowa by 2 points
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Date: September 30
  • TV Channel: NBC (Stream on Fubo)

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Pick: Minnesota -10 vs. Louisiana

  • Matchup: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Minnesota Golden Gophers
  • Projected Favorite & Spread: Minnesota by 14.5 points
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Date: September 30
  • TV Channel: BTN (Stream on Fubo)

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Best Week 5 Big Ten Total Bets

Over 49.5 - Louisiana vs. Minnesota

  • Matchup: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Minnesota Golden Gophers
  • Projected Total: 56.8 points
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Date: September 30
  • TV Channel: BTN (Stream on Fubo)

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Under 49.5 - Indiana vs. Maryland

  • Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers at Maryland Terrapins
  • Projected Total: 45.2 points
  • Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • Date: September 30
  • TV Channel: BTN (Stream on Fubo)

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Over 36.5 - Michigan State vs. Iowa

  • Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Iowa Hawkeyes
  • Projected Total: 40.1 points
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Date: September 30
  • TV Channel: NBC (Stream on Fubo)

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Week 5 Big Ten Standings

Team 2022 Record 2022 PF/G vs PA/G 2022 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Penn State 4-0 (2-0 Big Ten) 40.5 / 8.8 449.8 / 219.5
Ohio State 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) 34.5 / 8.5 447.5 / 255.5
Michigan 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) 31.8 / 5.8 405.3 / 231.5
Maryland 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) 37.3 / 12.3 450.5 / 330.0
Wisconsin 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) 33.3 / 19.8 427.5 / 374.8
Rutgers 3-1 (1-1 Big Ten) 25.5 / 15.3 324.0 / 308.3
Iowa 3-1 (0-1 Big Ten) 21.3 / 17.0 245.5 / 313.8
Northwestern 2-2 (1-1 Big Ten) 24.0 / 25.8 337.8 / 372.0
Minnesota 2-2 (1-1 Big Ten) 21.3 / 21.0 341.0 / 364.5
Nebraska 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten) 21.8 / 18.5 359.3 / 298.0
Michigan State 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten) 23.0 / 23.3 377.0 / 371.8
Illinois 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten) 22.3 / 27.3 394.8 / 422.8
Indiana 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten) 21.8 / 19.5 337.5 / 342.3
Purdue 1-3 (0-1 Big Ten) 24.0 / 32.3 397.3 / 404.0

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