Spartans Wire Picks: Our predictions for every Week 2 Big Ten game

It's going to be a fun week of Big Ten football this upcoming weekend. The games kick off on Friday evening and go all the way through Saturday evening, with numerous enticing non-conference matchups on the board, including the Spartans hosting the Richmond Spiders. The Spartans Wire staff is back again this week to provide their picks against the…

Check out these betting trends and insights before you place player prop wagers on Patrick Mahomes II for Sunday's game, which starts at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (10-3) meet the Houston Texans (1-11-1) in a Week 15 matchup at NRG Stadium. Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans Time: 1:00 PM Date: December 18,…

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season. This is the first time these two teams have met since their 2018 shootout that resulted in 105 total points. This game is expected to be much more one-sided with the Rams set to start a backup quarterback on the road. Below are important game details…

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season. This is the second time these two teams have met this season. The Chiefs won the first matchup, leaving the Chargers with their backs against the wall this week. Will Los Angeles pull out a win and get back into the AFC West race or will they fold and…

The Miami Hurricanes (5-5, 3-3 ACC) meet the No. 9 Clemson Tigers (9-1, 7-0) Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Miami vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. Rankings courtesy of: AFCA Coaches…

The Colorado Buffaloes (1-9, 1-6 Pac-12) and No. 25 Washington Huskies (8-2, 5-2) meet Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (PAC-12 Network). Below, we look at Colorado vs. Washington odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions. Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches…

The Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) and No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (10-0, 7-0) meet Saturday at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we look at Illinois vs. Michigan odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions. Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches…

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) and Maryland Terrapins (6-4, 3-4) meet Saturday at SECU Stadium in College Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we look at Ohio State vs. Maryland odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions. Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches…

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season. This is the first time these two teams have met since the 2019 NFL season. They're both coming off of comeback wins in Week 9, with the Jaguars defeating the Raiders and the Chiefs defeating the Titans. Who will keep their winning streak alive in Week…

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (9-0, 6-0 SEC) square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-3, 3-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Georgia vs. Mississippi State odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions. Rankings…

This article is part of our NFL Picks series. The NFL has the potential to start off Week 6 with a whimper. Thursday Night Football brings a less-than-inspiring matchup between the Bears and Commanders. The good news is, there is still money to be won. Let's highlight some wagers to consider while placing your bets. Last article record: 1-2 (-1.18…

Big Ten football is back for another week and so are our weekly picks. Here's how the Spartans Wire staff has fared so far: Andrew Brewster: 35-19 Robert Bondy: 27-27 Cory Linsner: 26-28 Here are our picks against the spread for each Big Ten game on this week's slate - odds courtesy of BetMGM.

The Colorado Avalanche captured their first Stanley Cup in 20 years in 2021-22. Heading into the new season, it's no surprise they are favored to capture a 2nd title in a row. The preseason draws to a close in the coming days for most teams, but the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks have a 2-game, regular-season series to kick things off in…

This article is part of our NFL Picks series. Week 5 gets underway with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Colts and Broncos. This game brings our first betting options of the week, so let's highlight three wagers that could prove to be profitable. Last article record: 2-1 (+0.51 units) Season record: 6-6 (-1.16 units) DraftKings Promo…

Big Ten football is back for another week and so are our weekly picks. Here's how the Spartans Wire staff has fared so far: Andrew Brewster: 34-15 Robert Bondy: 25-24 Cory Linsner: 24-25 Here are our picks against the spread for each Big Ten game on this week's slate - odds courtesy of BetMGM.

After 162 regular-season games per team, the MLB postseason has arrived. It's time for October baseball, for heroes to be born and for dreams to become reality. The Los Angeles Dodgers achieved the league's best regular-season record, (111-51), and were joined by the defending champion Atlanta Braves (101-61), New York Mets (101-61) and Houston…

For Sunday's game, which kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, oddsmakers have installed player prop bets on Zach Wilson. AFC East rivals meet in Week 5 when Wilson and the New York Jets (2-2) square off against the Miami Dolphins (3-1) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matchup: New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins Time: 1:00…

Before Justin Watson and his teammates take the field Sunday at 8:20 PM ET on NBC, there will be numerous player prop bets available. Watson and the Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) in a Week 4 matchup at Raymond James Stadium. Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Time: 8:20 PM Date: October 2,…

Head coach Paul Chryst and the Wisconsin Badgers (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) return home on Saturday to host the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin is coming off an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes, losing 52-21 on the road in a game that was never even close. Brett Bielema and company,…

Player prop bets will be available for Quez Watkins ahead of Sunday's NFL action at 1:00 PM ET live on FOX. NFC East opponents take the field in Week 3 when Watkins and the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) meet the Washington Commanders (1-1) at FedExField. Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders Time: 1:00 PM Date: September 25,…

The Tampa Bay Lightning try to regroup at home against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Colorado leads the series 2-0 after Saturday's 7-0 dismemberment. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we list the best value prop bets from Tipico Sportsbook's 2022 Stanley Cup Final Game 3…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (41-20-10) head to the Big Apple to face the New York Rangers (45-20-6) Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Penguins vs. Rangers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets. The Penguins are in the midst of the toughest part of their…

There is still a full week between now and this season's college football national championship game between Southeastern Conference powerhouses the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs. The two schools earned their bid in the title game with wins over the Cincinnati Bearcats and Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff semifinals,…

The South Carolina Gamecocks (7-4, 4-4 SEC) and No. 9 Clemson Tigers (10-1, 8-0 ACC) meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we look at South Carolina vs. Clemson odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions. Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches…