Big Ten Player Props, SGPs, and Best Bets, CFB Week 10, Saturday – November 1

The Big Ten may not have as many teams ranked inside the top 25, but it has the most important ones, No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. Both will see action Saturday as part of a six-game Big Ten slate ,making it another great weekend to bet on player props, SGPs, and our best bets with bet365.

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Same Game Parlay (SGP): No. 1 Ohio State vs. Penn State

• Jeremiah Smith (OSU), OVER 6.5 Receptions at +120
• Carnell Tate (OSU), OVER 4.5 Receptions at -140

It is fair to be concerned about betting on passing-related props, given that the Nittany Lions have the No. 5 pass defense. But PSU hasn’t faced the most efficient passing game in the nation. Smith has gone over 6.5 receptions in four of his previous five games, with nine in his last outing (vs. Wisconsin). Tate has had OVER 4.5 in four of six games, with six his last time out.

• Kaytron Allen (PSU), OVER 52.5 Rushing Yards at -115

He’s run for OVER this TOTAL in five of seven games this season; in each, he had 10+ carries. Ohio State has a tough run defense (No. 8 in the nation). But if Penn State commits to the run like they have the last two weeks and give Allen 15+ carries, he’ll go OVER this TOTAL

• SGP Odds: +600

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• Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), OVER 2.5 Passing Touchdowns at +135

Maryland’s pass defense is ranked 75th in yards (227 ypg) allowed and 18th in points (17.3 ppg). But I’m not betting against Mendoza when it comes to slicing and dicing up defenses.

• Justice Haynes, Anytime Touchdown in the First Half at -140

Haynes is the lead back for the Wolverines with 100+ yards rushing in six of seven games and at least one touchdown in six, also with 2+ in three. Against a lackluster Purdue defense that is 92nd in scoring (27.8 ppg allowed), he’ll get in the endzone early on.

• Indiana -21 (vs. Maryland) at -110

Maryland’s defense is not bad, but there is no reason to think it has a prayer of slowing down the Hoosiers.

• USC -4.5 (vs. Nebraska) at -110

Nebraska has gone 0-4-1 ATS in Big Ten play this season. After a tough loss to Notre Dame their last time out, the Trojans will be looking to rebound.

It may sound cliché and possibly uninspired and dull, but I am a firm believer in riding the hot hand, especially when it is playing against an unimpressive opponent like Maryland and Penn State., Yes, there are good things on paper about both teams, but there are even better things about Indiana and Ohio State on paper.

When you have teams like Ohio State and Indiana that are monster favorites, it can be tempting to come up with a scenario where they don’t play hard enough or the coaches put in the second string early. But don’t overthink it when it comes to betting on the best teams in the country.

• Penn State vs. No. 1 Ohio State, 12 p.m. EST
• No. 2 Indiana vs. Maryland, 3:30 p.m. EST
• Purdue vs. No. 21 Michigan, 7 p.m. EST
• No. 23 USC vs. Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. EST