Minnesota Golden Gophers
American Football NCAAF Ohio Stadium Sat 4 Oct 19:30
Ohio State Buckeyes
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  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Minnesota vs Ohio State

Minnesota face off against Ohio State in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Ohio Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 4. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Massive Ohio State Win Could Be On the Cards

Ohio State at -23.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line against Minnesota.

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Ohio State Beat Minnesota When Teams Last Met

Minnesota Golden Gophers won their previous game, beating Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home. It was a 31-28 win at Huntington Bank Stadium. 

Ohio State Buckeyes got a fourth straight win in their last game. It was a 24-6 road triumph at Husky Stadium when meeting Washington Huskies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ohio State beat Minnesota when the teams last met. It was a 37-3 scoreline at Ohio Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Minnesota vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Minnesota vs Ohio State betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

We strongly fancy the chances of Ohio State beating the underdogs handsomely in this college football matchup. That is why we’re betting them at -23.5 on the spread at -110.

Our CFB predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Minnesota vs Ohio State stats:

  • The -23.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -23.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -23.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 2 consecutive games at home.

Ohio State -23.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Drake Lindsey Under 167.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) is available at -114 to finish with fewer than 167.5 passing yards. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards total.

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Bo Jackson Anytime TD -149 BetMGM logo

You can back Bo Jackson (Ohio State) at odds of -149 to score a TD. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Touchdown Scorer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Ohio State -23.5
Totals Over 43.5
Passing Yards Drake Lindsey Under 167.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Ohio State -23.5, Over 43.5 points and Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) to go Under 167.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Minnesota Minnesota logo 9 - 38 Ohio State logo Ohio State

Rather than backing the Buckeyes to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 38-9 win in their favor.

Minnesota vs Ohio State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Ohio State Heavy Favorites to Win

You might not get rich backing Ohio State at -3333. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 97% chance of winning this college game. Minnesota are the underdogs at +1400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

23.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 42.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those expecting a low total can back Under 42.5 at -105.

College football bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every matchup on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value wagers.

Jeremiah Smith Favorite to Score First TD

Those interested in favorite Jeremiah Smith to score the first touchdown are able to get +330. If the Anytime TD angle makes appeal, then this is -149.

Touchdown

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
First TD
+330
Anytime TD
-149
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Bo Jackson (Ohio State)
First TD
+420
Anytime TD
-141
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Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
First TD
+600
Anytime TD
+115
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CJ Donaldson (Ohio State)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+110
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Receiving Yards

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
Over 91.5
-112
Under 91.5
-112
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Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
Over 53.5
-112
Under 53.5
-112
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Javon Tracy (Minnesota)
Over 33.5
-112
Under 33.5
-112
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Le'Meke Brockington (Minnesota)
Over 33.5
-112
Under 33.5
-112
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Rushing Yards

Bo Jackson (Ohio State)
Over 74.5
-112
Under 74.5
-112
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CJ Donaldson (Ohio State)
Over 39.5
-112
Under 39.5
-112
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Darius Taylor (Minnesota)
Over 39.5
-112
Under 39.5
-112
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Passing Yards

Julian Sayin (Ohio State)
Over 247.5
-114
Under 247.5
-114
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Drake Lindsey (Minnesota)
Over 175.5
-114
Under 175.5
-114
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.

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Ohio State Riding Momentum at Home

Ohio State have put together four consecutive victories at Ohio Stadium. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 36.10 points on average and giving up 9.90.

Minnesota are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 19.60 points per contest and giving up 22.70.

Ohio State defeated Minnesota 37-3 when the teams last met at Ohio Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O43.5 U43.5
Ohio State logo Ohio State Home Stats 9-1 46.00 36.10 9.90 6 4
Minnesota logo Minnesota Away Stats 5-5 42.30 19.60 22.70 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
  • U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Golden Gophers logo Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
Ohio State Buckeyes logo Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 13 0 545 141 404 7-0 6-0 13W
Ohio State 12 1 454 106 348 7-1 5-0 1L
Oregon 11 1 458 178 280 6-1 5-0 6W
Michigan 9 3 331 224 107 5-1 4-2 1L
USC 9 3 438 269 169 7-0 2-3 1W
Iowa 8 4 347 182 165 5-2 3-2 2W
Illinois 8 4 352 279 73 6-1 2-3 1W
Washington 8 4 405 233 172 5-2 3-2 1L
Minnesota 7 5 279 281 -2 7-0 0-5 1W
Nebraska 7 5 351 276 75 4-3 3-2 2L
Northwestern 6 6 270 251 19 5-2 1-4 1L
Penn State 6 6 381 257 124 4-3 2-3 3W
Rutgers 5 7 344 382 -38 4-3 1-4 2L
Wisconsin 4 8 154 259 -105 4-3 0-5 1L
Maryland 4 8 282 318 -36 3-4 1-4 8L
Michigan State 4 8 295 359 -64 4-3 0-5 1W
UCLA 3 9 218 401 -183 2-4 1-5 5L
Purdue 2 10 225 382 -157 2-5 0-5 10L