2022 Big Ten Football Championship Odds: Ohio State & Michigan Headline the List

Jim Harbaugh finally got his Michigan Wolverines a Big Ten championship and berth in the College Football Playoff last season.

While Ohio State entered as the favorite at -170 last season, Michigan held off the Buckeyes 42-27 in the Big House to earn a spot in the conference title game, where the Wolverines dominated Iowa 42-3.

Michigan entered 2021 with +1000 odds to win the Big Ten. This year, the Wolverines are +900 to repeat, which is good for second after heavy favorite Ohio State at -250.

Wisconsin and Penn State are each +1400.

With the Heisman Trophy Favorite in C.J. Stroud and the Michigan game in Columbus, the Buckeyes hope to get back to their familiar place in Indianapolis for the championship game.

Odds to Win 2022 Big Ten Championship

Who is the Favorite to Win the 2022 Big Ten Football Championship?

Michigan entered 2021 with +1000 odds to win the Big Ten. This year, the Wolverines are +900 to repeat, which is good for second after heavy favorite Ohio State at -250. Wisconsin and Penn State are each +1400.

With the Heisman Trophy Favorite in C.J. Stroud and the Michigan game in Columbus, the Buckeyes hope to get back to their familiar place in Indianapolis for the championship game.

Big Ten Championship Futures Betting Picks, Prediction

The Safe Pick: Ohio State | –250 at BetMGM

Ohio State enters the season with the best odds of any Power 5 team to win their conference (-250).

The Buckeyes missed the Big Ten championship game and College Football Playoff for the first time in several years in 2021.

With returning QB and current Heisman favorite C.J. Stroud at the helm, Ohio State is well-positioned to return to Indianapolis and get back to their championship ways. 

The Longshot: Wisconsin | +1400 at BetMGM

It’s not unheard of for a longshot team to win the Big Ten. In fact, it happened last year as +1000 odds Michigan won the conference for the first time since 2004.

I like Wisconsin compared to other longshots due to their position in the Big Ten West. Typically, it’s just a two-team race in the West division, with Wisconsin and Iowa.

In the West, they can avoid the gauntlet of Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State, making them a strong contender to at least make it to Indianapolis. 

The Value Pick: Michigan | +900 at BetMGM

It’s tough having perennial juggernaut Ohio State in your division. The defending Big Ten champs, Michigan, enter the season as +900 to win the conference this year.

Coach Jim Harbaugh finally got his team over the hump, with a conference win and the program’s first ever CFP appearance.

With all that said, the Wolverines certainly aren’t getting the respect they wanted coming into 2022.

Michigan seems a bit undervalued in the conference standings. But, their season will most likely come down to a visit to Ohio State for the division title, which will not be an easy task. 

2022 Big Ten Champion Prediction: Ohio State | -250 at BetMGM

How could you not be enamored with a team like Ohio State? Their talent and consistency is something most other teams strive for.

Heisman favorite C.J. Stroud is growing into his leadership role on the offensive side of the ball, which will be a scary sight for other teams in the Big Ten.