At the onset of the 2019 college football season a potential change of power beckons. Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has departed after winning the Big Ten East Division three of the last five seasons. As a result, there is plenty of hype about the Michigan Wolverines finally breaking through. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has improved the Maize and Blue in his four seasons. But expectations of Big Ten and national titles are yet to be achieved. Michigan has not been able to clear the NCAA football betting hurdle of Ohio State. In turn, Meyer’s absence looms large.
2019 Big Ten East Division Betting Futures
| Teams | Odds | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | +110 | ||
| Michigan | +225 | ||
| Penn State | +900 | ||
| Michigan State | +1800 | ||
| Maryland | +6600 | ||
| Indiana | +6600 | ||
| Rutgers | +30000 | ||
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A New Day
On the whole Ryan Day is the best possible replacement for Meyer at OSU. Day was Ohio State offensive coordinator in 2018. Further, he served as interim head coach for three games when Meyer was suspended. The big NCAA football betting question for the Buckeyes is at quarterback. Namely Georgia transfer Justin Fields is tabbed to replace departed Dwayne Haskins. Fields brings plenty of raw talent but little inexperience. By reason of a defensive decline do Jeff Hafley and Greg Mattison take over as co-coordinators. Running back JK Dobbins could prove to be key.
M Men
Despite coming close twice in four games against Meyer, Jim Harbaugh never beat him. Now Michigan fans consider the East Division title as a fait accompli. That doesn’t take into account Ohio State’s superior recruiting and loaded roster. Furthermore, Harbaugh has blinked. Josh Gattis has never coordinated an offense until now. And Harbaugh is charging Gattis with spreading the offense out. Moreover, is the online betting question as to whether Harbaugh will actually surrender control. To many, it’s difficult to fathom that Harbaugh will truly surrender such influence. Not to mention abounding his power game style.
Toothless Lions?
Penn State fans have become less enthralled with head coach James Franklin. It’s not like the Nittany Lions have been an NCAA football betting disaster. In fact, Franklin has produced great recruiting classes and a Big Ten championship. Last year’s 9-4 record ended with a bad 27-24 bowl game loss to Kentucky. Of great concern was a 42-7 loss at Michigan. To a lot of gamblers and fans that was a warning of what to expect in the future. Also worrisome is the departure of quarterback Trace McSorley. Defense will be seen as the key to keeping the Nits in the hunt.
Sparty Rebound?
In like manner, Michigan State fans have gotten antsy about the decline of their program since the 2015 playoff berth. By reason of a putrid offense were coaches not fired but reassigned. Head coach Mark Dantonio realizes that this is a pivotal year. Defense will be emphasized at East Lansing. It follows that if the offense can improve even slightly improvement is possible from a 7-6 record last year.
Big Ten East NCAA Football Betting Picks
November 30 is a date to circle for all college football fans. On this occasion, Michigan will host Ohio State. In view of the roster and coaching changes is the possibility of a shift of power in the Big Ten East. More emphatically it’s a chance for a New Day indeed.
Big Ten East NCAA Football Betting Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes
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