Against the odds: Week 7 Big Ten picks

Week Seven Big Ten action. Picking against the spread.

How did I do last week? 1-4 vs. the line.

For the year: 15-21 vs. the line.

My selections this week ...

Ohio State (-24) at Michigan State: No Ryan Day, no problem. Brutus wants to make a point. Take OSU and lay the 24.

Nebraska at Purdue (-1.5): I wouldn't touch this game with a 10-foot pole, but I have to. So, give me Purdue Pete and lay the 1.5.

Penn State (-11.5) at Rutgers: Really? The Scarlet Knights are a double-digit dog? Give me Schiano's grimace and those 11.5 points.

Indiana at Wisconsin (-14): The IU parade is muted in Madison. Give me Bucky and lay the 14.

Iowa (-13.5) at Illinois: No one is hotter than Herky. Take Iowa and lay the 13.5.

Northwestern at Minnesota: cancelled

Maryland at Michigan: cancelled

Lock of the week: No way Penn State covers 11.5 vs. Rutgers.

Spread too big: Penn State -11.5 at Rutgers.

Spread too small: Nothing stands out, but maybe Ohio State (-24) wins by four TDs.

Avoid this game: Nebraska at Purdue (-1.5). Two ships adrift in an ocean of uncertainty.

NOTE: Lines courtesy of ESPN Daily Lines

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