2011 Big Ten Football Odds, Free Picks and Expert Predictions – Big 10 Championship Vegas Odds and Vegas Betting Lines: Vegas odds to win the 2011 Big Ten Conference College Football Championship are now out and updated on NSAwins.com and vegas linemakers have made the Nebraska Cornhuskers the +150 favorite to win the 2011 Big Ten College Football Conference Championship with the Cornhuskers the current -250 favorite to capture the Big Ten’s Legends Division and the Wisconsin Badgers listed as a +125 favorite to stake claim to the the Big Ten’s Leaders Division.
The Big Ten will look a lot different when the 2011 season kicks off. The offseason addition of the Nebraska Cornhuskers has expanded the conference to 12 teams. As a result, the Big Ten will be split into two divisions for the first time in history with the first-ever Big Ten Championship Game awaiting the winners of the Leaders and Legends divisions.
In terms of style of play, more and more Big Ten teams are working in the spread offense in some capacity. That being said, defense and running the football are still paramount, especially in the latter months of the year when the temperature begins to drop. The conference has been criticized in recent years for a lack of speed, but there are plenty of playmakers to go along with the superstar linebackers and offensive linemen the Big Ten has become famous for.
The Favorites – 2011 Big Ten Football Odds, Predictions and Preview
They may be the newcomers to the conference, but the Nebraska Cornhuskers could cap their inaugural season in the Big Ten with conference title. Dual-threat quarterback Taylor Martinez will be at the helm of an offense that compiled the ninth-best rushing attack last season. Rex Burkhead and hyped freshman Aaron Green will share the running back duties, and the Cornhuskers should fit right into the Big Ten smash mouth style of play. On defense, a young Nebraska secondary will be helped by a dominant front seven. With Martinez and the Blackshirt defense, the Cornhuskers will take a weak Big Ten conference by storm.
Despite questions at quarterback, the Wisconsin Badgers looked poised to make a run at the Big Ten title in 2011. Running backs Montee Ball and James White are both back and should by one the toughest duos in the nation, let alone the conference. On defense, a new dedication to blitzing should only improve the Badgers’ unit. Linebacker Mike Taylor and safety Aaron Henry should lead the way, and the best home field advantage in college football doesn’t hurt either.
Potential Sleepers – 2011 Big Ten Football Odds, Predictions and Preview
Armed with senior quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Michigan State Spartans have a shot at building on their 11-win season from a year ago. Top rusher Edwin Baker returns in 2011 as well, and scoring points shouldn’t be a problem for the Spartans. Defense could be another story as a 49-7 loss to Alabama in last year’s finale may suggest. Road games at Nebraska, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Iowa are standing in the way as well. Michigan State has enough weapons, but with a tough schedule, the defense is going to determine how well this team does.
Even with all the offseason issues and losses and potential NCAA penalties looming, the Ohio State Buckeyes could still make some noise in the Big Ten. Terrelle Pryor is gone but, De’Vier Posey, Dan Herron and Mike Adams will all be back in time for the crucial games on the schedule. In the meantime, a dominant offensive line and talented defense should give the Buckeyes a shot to contend. In the end, the off the field problems will likely slow Ohio State, but don’t expect the Buckeyes to go down quietly.
Team to Avoid – 2011 Big Ten Football Odds, Predictions and Preview
Ron Zook can recruit with the best of them, but his Illinois Fighting Illini teams never seem to live up to their potential on the field. Dual-threat QB Nathan Scheelhasse should flourish in the Illinois spread attack, and running back Jason Ford should step in and be the next in an ever-growing line of solid ball carriers. The Illini have a solid secondary on the defensive side of the ball as well. Despite some nice pieces, Zook’s team will likely underachieve once again, especially if Scheelhasse’s inexperience outweighs his talent.
NSAwins.com’s expert handicapper Gerry “BIG CAT” Andino predicts Nebraska to win the 2011 Big Ten Conference Championship in it’s first season as a Big Ten Conference member this 2011 college football season by beating Joe Paterno’s Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2011 Big Ten Football Championship game. You can place a bet on who you think will win the 2011 Big Ten College Football Championship at JustBET Sportsbook and get a 100% MATCH BONUS upto $2500 FREE on your 1st deposit(bonus added INSTANTLY to your account after 1st deposit)! Be sure to bookmark and check out NSAwins.com daily during the 2011 College Football season for LIVE College Football Betting odds including 2011 BCS National Championship Odds for online NCAA College Football Betting!
2011 Vegas Odds to win the Big Ten Conference in College Football
Illinois +2000
Indiana +10000
Iowa +1500
Michigan +1800
Michigan State +800
Minnesota +10000
Nebraska +150
Northwestern +1500
Ohio State +500
Penn State +450
Purdue +8000
Wisconsin +175
2011 Odds to win the Big Ten Leaders Division in College Football
Illinois +800
Indiana +2000
Ohio State +250
Penn State +175
Purdue +2000
Wisconsin +125
2011 Odds to win the Big Ten Legends Division in College Football
Iowa +300
Michigan +500
Michigan State +350
Minnesota +4000
Nebraska -250
Northwestern +650
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