Ohio Bobcats
American Football NCAAF Ohio Stadium Sat 13 Sep 19:00
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College Football Betting Preview: Ohio vs Ohio State

Ohio battle Ohio State in this NCAAF matchup at Ohio Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Under 50.5 is Our Best Pick

Under 50.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. Ohio State and Ohio might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this pick at -110.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Ohio Bobcats previous game saw them claim a 17-10 home win over West Virginia Mountaineers at Peden Stadium.

Ohio State Buckeyes made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 70-0 home victory against Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium.

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Ohio vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Ohio vs Ohio State with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 about Under 50.5 points makes lots of appeal and represents value in our eyes. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college football matchup.

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 Ohio vs Ohio State stats:

  • The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Ohio games on the road.
  • The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ohio games.

Under 50.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julian Sayin Under 272.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Julian Sayin (Ohio State) at -114 to finish with fewer than 272.5 passing yards. We're confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.

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Jeremiah Smith Under 95.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio) is priced at -114 to record fewer than 95.5 receiving yards. There’s a strong case for opting for him to fall short of the required total in the Player Receiving Yards market.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 50.5
Spread Ohio +30.5
Passing Yards Julian Sayin Under 272.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 50.5, Ohio +30.5 on the spread and Julian Sayin (Ohio State) to have Under 272.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio Ohio logo 9 - 38 Ohio State logo Ohio State

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Buckeyes to achieve a 38-9 victory is on offer at massive odds.

Ohio 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.

Books Make Ohio State Big Favorites

The favorites are 99% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Money Line odds, with Ohio State priced at -10000 to triumph in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Ohio are trading at +2400.

The spread currently stands at 30.5 and the total points line is 50.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 50.5, there are odds of -110.

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Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
Over 95.5
-114
Under 95.5
-114
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Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
Over 63.5
-114
Under 63.5
-114
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Chase Hendricks (Ohio)
Over 42.5
-114
Under 42.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

James Peoples (Ohio State)
Over 60.5
-114
Under 60.5
-114
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CJ Donaldson (Ohio State)
Over 56.5
-114
Under 56.5
-114
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Parker Navarro (Ohio)
Over 29.5
-114
Under 29.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Julian Sayin (Ohio State)
Over 272.5
-114
Under 272.5
-114
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Ohio State Riding a Home Hot Streak

Ohio State have strung together three in a row at Ohio Stadium. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 38.00 points per contest and giving up 9.00.

Ohio have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 26.40 points on offense and surrendering 21.90 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O50.5 U50.5
Ohio State logo Ohio State Home Stats 9-1 47.00 38.00 9.00 5 5
Ohio logo Ohio Away Stats 6-4 48.30 26.40 21.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
  • U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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
Illinois 2 0 97 22 75 1-0 1-0 2W
Penn State 2 0 80 11 69 2-0 0-0 2W
Wisconsin 2 0 59 10 49 2-0 0-0 2W
Washington 2 0 108 31 77 2-0 0-0 2W
USC 2 0 132 33 99 2-0 0-0 2W
Rutgers 2 0 79 48 31 2-0 0-0 2W
Indiana 2 0 83 23 60 2-0 0-0 2W
Purdue 2 0 65 17 48 2-0 0-0 2W
Oregon 2 0 128 16 112 2-0 0-0 2W
Ohio State 2 0 84 7 77 2-0 0-0 2W
Nebraska 2 0 88 17 71 1-0 1-0 2W
Minnesota 2 0 89 10 79 2-0 0-0 2W
Michigan State 2 0 65 46 19 2-0 0-0 2W
Maryland 2 0 59 16 43 2-0 0-0 2W
Iowa 1 1 47 23 24 1-0 0-1 1L
Michigan 1 1 47 41 6 1-0 0-1 1L
Northwestern 1 1 45 30 15 1-0 0-1 1W
UCLA 0 2 33 73 -40 0-1 0-1 2L
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Bowling Green 1 1 46 41 5 1-0 0-1 1L
Buffalo 1 1 55 29 26 1-0 0-1 1W
Central Michigan 1 1 33 59 -26 0-0 1-1 1L
Kent State 1 1 35 79 -44 1-0 0-1 1L
Northern Illinois 1 1 28 37 -9 1-0 0-1 1L
Ohio 1 1 48 44 4 1-0 0-1 1W
Toledo 1 1 61 45 16 1-0 0-1 1W
Akron 0 2 0 78 -78 0-1 0-1 2L
Ball State 0 2 3 73 -70 0-0 0-2 2L
Eastern Michigan 0 2 50 80 -30 0-1 0-1 2L
Massachusetts 0 2 36 69 -33 0-2 0-0 2L
Miami (OH) 0 2 17 62 -45 0-0 0-2 2L
Western Michigan 0 2 36 56 -20 0-1 0-1 2L