The Indiana Hoosiers and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at Ohio Stadium. Here’s an Ohio State vs Indiana Prediction. This article will include an Ohio State vs Indiana Pick.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers beat Michigan State and Michigan, and they play Purdue next. Indiana has won 3 straight road games. Kurtis Rourke is completing 71.8 percent of his passes for 2,410 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper Jr. have combined for 1,212 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Myles Price has 30 receptions.
The Indiana Hoosiers ground game is averaging 176.7 yards per contest, and Justice Ellison leads the way with 686 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Indiana is allowing 13.8 points and 255.5 yards per game. Aiden Fisher leads the Indiana Hoosiers with 98 tackles, Mikail Kamara has 9.5 sacks and Amare Ferrell has 4 interceptions.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Northwestern and Purdue, and they play Michigan next. The Ohio State Buckeyes haven’t lost a home game since November 2022. Will Howard is completing 72.9 percent of his passes for 2,484 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka have combined for 1,477 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, while Carnell Tate has 31 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 183.8 yards per contest, and Quinshon Judkins leads the way with 723 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 10.3 points and 250.8 yards per game. Sonny Styles leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 63 tackles, JT Tuimoloau has 5 sacks and Denzel Burke has 2 interceptions.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 12 games at Ohio Stadium.
- Indiana has lost each of its last 12 games against AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in eight of Indiana’s last nine games.
- Indiana has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has won the first quarter in each of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 games against conference opponents at Ohio Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Indiana’s last 10 road games against conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Ohio State’s last seven home games against conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (10.3).
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (12.1).
- Indiana ranks 1st among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (72.2).
- Indiana ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+9.2).
Ohio State vs Indiana Prediction
This is the test for the Indiana Hoosiers, as it’s the first time this season they’re an underdog. The Ohio State Buckeyes are the more talented team at home, and who knows how good the Hoosiers actually are, given they’ve been favored to win every game. With all that said, we’re getting 12.5 points with an undefeated Indiana squad that’s second in scoring offense and seventh in scoring defense. Indiana is also 8-2 ATS on the season. I’ll show Indiana some respect by grabbing the points.