The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+35) are traveling west to visit their Big 10 foe No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Big Ten Network will broadcast the action and this key afternoon game is scheduled to get going at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
Ohio State is heavily favored in this matchup and is currently giving up 35 points to Rutgers. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 58.5 points, and some decent live betting possibilities may present themselves during the game.
The game’s O/U was placed initially at 60.5, but the early action has shifted toward the under.
The Scarlet Knights are 1-0 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 1.0 unit this season. The team has posted an O/U record of 0-1. The Buckeyes have gained 0.0 units in 2018. The team is 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Scarlet Knights are 1-0 straight up (SU) and they haven’t faced any Big 10 competition yet. The Buckeyes are 1-0 SU overall and are also 0-0 SU in conference play.
The Scarlet Knights are looking to remain undefeated following a 35-7 win over Texas State last week. Artur Sitkowski completed 20 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Jonathan Hilliman (60 yards on 15 rush attempts, two TDs) and Raheem Blackshear (62 yards on 12 carries, one TD) led the ground attack in the win while Blackshear (seven receptions, 56 yards, one TD) and Bo Melton (four catches, 57 yards) shared the receiving duties.
Ohio State is coming off of a 77-31 win over Oregon State. The defensive unit allowed the Beavers to run for 196 yards on 39 rush attempts, including two rush TDs. Artavis Pierce was a force to be reckoned with, recording 168 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 11 attempts, along with 41 yards on three catches for Oregon State. For Ohio State, Dwayne Haskins completed 22-of-30 passes for 313 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Mike Weber (186 yards on 20 rush attempts, three TDs) and J.K. Dobbins (74 yards on 15 carries) mounted the ground game in the win as K.J. Hill (six receptions, 82 yards) and Austin Mack (five catches, 69 yards) led the pass-catching corps..
These two schools met last year with the final outcome being a 56-0 victory for Ohio State.
NCAA Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio State Buckeyes
SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Over
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The Ohio State D has sacked opposing quarterbacks five times this year. Rutgers has recorded 3 sacks.
Each team has lost one fumble this year
The Scarlet Knights created 19 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Buckeyes put up a whopping 34 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Scarlet Knights only produced seven passing touchdowns last season.
The Buckeyes logged 39 passing touchdowns last season.
Ohio State was favored by 39 points in its last match and the Over/Under was 62. The over cashed and Ohio State covered in the 77-31 victory over Oregon State.
Rutgers was favored by 17 points in its previous game and the Over/Under was 47.5. The under cashed and Rutgers covered in the 35-7 victory over Texas State.
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