Opening Line: Big Ten Football Point Spreads Set for Week 13 Games

Nebraska is a surprising favorite over Iowa, Ohio State-Michigan is essentially a coin-flip and Penn State-Michigan State is the only projected blowout. Buckle up for a fun Rivalry Week in the Big Ten.

If you believe what the experts are saying, then get ready for an incredibly fun weekend in the Big Ten. Point spreads for six of the seven games were all within a touchdown, with the only projected blowout coming in the Penn State-Michigan State matchup.

Nebraska opens as a surprising favorite over Big Ten West champion Iowa. Michigan is a home favorite in its matchup with Ohio State, with a trip to Indianapolis hanging in the balance. 

Here's a look at all the opening lines for Week 13 in the Big Ten (via SI SportsBook):

Iowa (9-2, 6-2) vs. Nebraska (5-6, 3-5)

• When/Where: Noon ET, Lincoln, Neb. (Friday)
• TV: CBS
• SI SportsBook Line: Nebraska minus-1.5
• Over/Under: 26.5
• Series Record: Nebraska leads 30-20-3
• The skinny: Nebraska hopes to secure its first bowl appearance since 2016 with a win over Iowa. Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes are looking for a third 10-win season in five years. This will be a defensive battle, as suggested by the record-setting over/under line.

Penn State (9-2, 6-2) vs. Michigan State (4-7, 2-6)

• When/Where: 7:30 p.m. ET, Detroit, Mich. (Friday)
• TV: NBC
• SI SportsBook Line: Penn State minus-20.5
• Over/Under: 42.5
• Series Record: Series tied 18-18-1
• The skinny: Michigan State doesn't have a bowl game on the line, but it could take the all-time series lead with a win on Saturday. Penn State is hoping to get another double-digit win season under James Franklin.

Ohio State (11-0, 8-0) vs. Michigan (11-0, 8-0)

• When/Where: Noon ET, Ann Arbor, Mich.
• TV: Fox 
• SI SportsBook Line: Michigan minus-3.5
• Over/Under: 46.5
• Series Record: Michigan leads 60-51-6
• The skinny: Everything is at stake in "The Game." A Big Ten East title, a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium and the chance to play in the College Football Playoff. This is the biggest matchup of the college football season.

Indiana (3-8, 1-7) vs. Purdue (3-8, 2-6)

• When/Where: Noon ET, West Lafayette, Ind.
• TV: Big Ten Network
• SI SportsBook Line: Purdue minus-2.5
• Over/Under: 50.5
• Series Record: Purdue leads 76-42-6
• The skinny: It's been a rough year for both Indiana and Purdue. The winner of the Old Oaken Bucket will at least have something to celebrate this season, while the loser ends on a disappointing note.

Northwestern (6-5, 4-4) vs. Illinois (5-6, 3-5)

• When/Where: 3:30 p.m. ET, Champaign, Ill.
• TV: Big Ten Network
• SI SportsBook Line: Illinois minus-5.5
• Over/Under: 46.5
• Series Record: Illinois leads 57-54-5
• The skinny: Northwestern is looking to snap a two-game losing streak to Illinois and guarantee itself a winning record in David Braun's first season. The Illini, though, are hoping to reach a bowl game for a second straight season. 

Maryland (6-5, 3-5) vs. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5)

• When/Where: 3:30 p.m. ET, Piscataway, N.J. 
• TV: Big Ten Network
• SI SportsBook Line: Maryland minus-1.5
• Over/Under: 44.5
• Series Record: Maryland leads 11-7
• The skinny: Maryland has an explosive offense and Rutgers has a tough defense. This should be a sneaky-fun matchup between two teams that have already punched their tickets to the postseason.

Wisconsin (6-5, 4-4) vs. Minnesota (5-6, 3-5)

• When/Where: 3:30 p.m. ET, Minneapolis, Minn.
• TV: Fox Sports 1
• SI SportsBook Line: Wisconsin minus-1.5
• Over/Under: 41.5
• Series Record: Series tied 62-62-8
• The skinny: Both Wisconsin and Minnesota were expected to be in the Big Ten West race, but things didn't quite work out that way. A lot of pressure is on the Gophers, who need a win just to make a return trip to the postseason.

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