The Oregon Ducks and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet in week 10 college football action from Ohio Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game.
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction
I’m on Oregon and the points here. I just think this is a case of too many points for Ohio State to be laying in what’s likely a battle of the backup QBs in this game. Oregon still plays for pride and steps up in spots and this feels like a battle for Oregon to keep some shred of a potential playoff spot alive so give me Oregon and the points in this one.
Oregon Ducks Recap
The Oregon Ducks come into this game looking to add on to their 34-26 win over Northwestern last time out to sit at 5-3 this season. After this game, the Ducks will head home for a game against the Michigan Wolverines. Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,097 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions while completing 66.2% of his passes to lead the Oregon passing attack, backed by 96 completions on 145 attempts, with Dante Moore providing supplemental support via 926 passing yards and 9 scores on 69 completions, and Brock Thomas adding 226 passing yards and 1 score on 23 completions. The Ducks’ ground game is spearheaded by Jordon Davison, who rushes for 439 yards and 7 touchdowns on 91 carries, followed closely by Dierre Hill Jr. with 399 yards and 3 scores on 83 carries, Brandon Smith adding 207 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 32 attempts, Da’Jaun Riggs chipping in 73 yards on 16 carries, and Tradarian Ball adding 49 yards and 1 score on 7 rushing attempts. Through the air, Dakorien Moore leads the receiving corps with 545 yards and 6 touchdowns on 41 catches, while Evan Stewart adds 423 yards and 4 scores on 31 receptions, Jamari Johnson logs 328 yards and 3 scores on 26 receptions, Dierre Hill Jr. adds 209 yards on 20 receptions, and Jeremiah McClellan rounds out key targets with 170 yards and 1 score on 7 receptions. Defensively, Koi Perich anchors the Oregon squad by logging a team-high 53 total tackles. Altogether, the Ducks’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 11 sacks, 67 yards lost, and 44 pass deflections while also coming away with 3 total interceptions.
Why the Oregon Ducks will win
- Oregon has won each of its last 12 games in November.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of Ohio State’s last five games.
- Ohio State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oregon has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games in November.
- Oregon has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games in November.
Ohio State Buckeyes Recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game looking to rebound from a 30-18 loss at the hands of USC last time out to sit at 6-2 this season. After this game, Ohio State will take on Northwestern at home. Julian Sayin has thrown for 2,007 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions while completing 68.2% of his passes to lead the Ohio State passing attack, backed by 131 completions on 192 attempts, with Luke Fahey providing supplemental support via 463 passing yards and 3 scores on 30 completions, and Tavien St. Clair adding 52 passing yards and 1 score on 5 completions. The Buckeyes’ ground game is spearheaded by Bo Jackson, who rushes for 637 yards and 4 touchdowns on 128 carries, followed closely by Ja’Kobi Jackson with 354 yards and 6 scores on 59 carries, Isaiah West adding 190 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 41 attempts, Legend Bey chipping in 62 yards on 17 carries, and Favour Akih adding 13 yards on 8 rushing attempts. Through the air, Jeremiah Smith leads the receiving corps with 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns on 62 catches, while Devin McCuin adds 285 yards and 2 scores on 20 receptions, Chris Henry Jr. logs 252 yards and 2 scores on 8 receptions, Nate Roberts adds 178 yards and 2 scores on 11 receptions, and Brandon Inniss rounds out key targets with 153 yards and 1 score on 11 receptions. Defensively, Earl Little Jr. anchors the Ohio State squad by logging a team-high 43 total tackles. Altogether, the Buckeyes’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 17 sacks, 122 yards lost, and 19 pass deflections while also coming away with 7 total interceptions.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 12 games at Ohio Stadium.
- Oregon has lost each of its last three November road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oregon has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four November games as an underdog.
- Ohio State has won the first quarter in each of its last 14 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has won the first half in each of its last 12 games at Ohio Stadium.