2008 Big Ten Football Odds

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Jimmy Boyd’s 2008 odds to win the Big Ten Conference are listed below from four of the best online sportsbooks in the industry. Jimmy lists the odds from more than one books so that you can get your NCAA futures wagers in on the best possible line. It is important to hold more than one sportsbook account so that you can check around for the best lines each week. It will only take you one half point loss before you realize that every half point counts. Sign up for any of these sportsbooks and make an initial deposit and Jimmy will give you his premium plays for free for a period of time that corresponds with how much money you deposit. This article features some of Jimmy’s 2008 Big Ten football predictions and includes a sleeper bet to win the conference.

FavoriteOhio State Buckeyes: -200 to win Big Ten Conference at BetUS

With most of the team returning which made it to the BCS title game last season, the Buckeyes are big favorites to win the conference in 2008. Many feel that an early season game at LSU will be Ohio State’s only loss of the season. If that is the case, then the Buckeyes would be going undefeated throughout conference play. Heisman Trophy candidate Chris Wells is the best offensive weapon on the team and an already stacked squad got even deeper by signing highly touted freshman phenom Terrelle Pryor. Ohio State lost at Illinois last season and it will have to visit Champagne again. The Bucks will also have to make the trip to Madison. While there’s no doubt that the Big Ten is down and that the Buckeyes should be favored to win, Illinois showed us last season that anything is possible.

SleeperIowa Hawkeyes: +800 to win Big Ten Conference at BetUS.com

Iowa has enjoyed a lot of success in recent history under coach Ferentz and this team will have a lot to prove in 2008 following a season which left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. What I mean by that is that the Hawks missed out on a bowl for the first time in a long time thanks to a season ending loss at home to Western Michigan. The offensive line will be more experienced and so will starting QB Jake Christensen, who struggled in his first season under center. The Hawkeyes enjoy one of the best home field advantages in the country and have the luxury of not playing Ohio State and Michigan and they get Wisconsin and Penn State at home. A favorable schedule just might get the Hawks an unexpected title.

Wisconsin, at +300, Illinois, at +550, and Penn State, at +600 to win the Big Ten, fall next in line after Ohio State. Wisconsin has been very solid in recent years and stands the best chance to take the league out of this group behind a strong running game and a conservative approach which usually keeps the Badgers mistake-free.

2008 Odds to win Big Ten Conference at BetUS

Illinois +550

Indiana +4000

Iowa +800

Michigan +750

Michigan State +1200

Minnesota +7500

Northwestern +3000

Ohio State -200

Purdue +1200

Penn State +600

Wisconsin +300

Sportsbook.com’s Odds to Win the Big Ten

Illinois +500

Indiana +3000

Iowa +1000

Michigan +550

Michigan State +1200

Minnesota +5000

Northwestern +2500

Ohio State -300

Penn State +500

Purdue +1200

Wisconsin +300

BodogLife’s 2008 Big Ten College Football Odds

Illinois 4/1

Indiana 30/1

Iowa 10/1

Michigan 13/2

Michigan State 11/1

Minnesota 55/1

Northwestern 20/1

Ohio State 2/5

Penn State 11/2

Purdue 12/1

Wisconsin 7/2

About the Author: Jimmy Boyd is known for his consistency. He's a proven winner in college and pro football, college and pro basketball and pro baseball. He finished as the No. 1 ranked MLB handicapper in 2007 by earning $1,000/game bettors $50,050. He also finished as the No. 1 ranked basketball handicapper in the 2008-09 season, profiting $1,000/game bettors 38,530. His basketball plays have banked $1,000/game bettors nearly $80,000 the last five years. Check out Jimmy's premium picks for tonight!
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