In this article we will formulate an Ohio State vs Rutgers prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 22nd at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 10-0 (7-0) this season after they defeated UCLA by a score of 48-10 in their last game. Ohio State led 27-0 at halftime and they scored 21 points in the second half, but did allow 10 points in the second half to ruin the shutout. The Buckeyes out gained UCLA by a total of 440-222, went 6-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Julian Sayin went 23-31 for 184 yards and one touchdown, while Bo Jackson rushed 15 times for 112 yards and one score. Mylan Graham led the receivers with three catches for 40 yards in the win. The OSU defense recorded zero sacks and five tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Ohio State defeated Purdue by a score of 34-10 and Penn State by a score of 38-14. The Buckeyes have won all 10 games so far this season and they are currently second in the Big Ten standings. Ohio State has scored 37.5 points per game with 279.5 passing yards and 161.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 7.5 points against per game this season. Julian Sayin has thrown for 2,675 yards, 25 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jeremiah Smith has caught 69 passes for 902 yards and 10 scores this season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 5-5 (2-5) this year after they defeated Maryland by a score of 35-20 in their last game. Rutgers led 21-17 at halftime and they scored 14 points in the second half to seal the victory. The Scarlet Knights out gained Maryland by a total of 485-403, went 8-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Athan Kaliakmanis went 13-20 for 229 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Antwan Raymond rushed 41 times for 240 yards and one score. Ian Strong led the receivers with five catches for 88 yards and three touchdowns in the win. The Rutgers defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Rutgers lost to Illinois by a score of 35-13, but did beat Purdue by a score of 27-24 before that. The Scarlet Knights have won two of their last three games and they are currently 13th in the Big Ten standings. Rutgers has scored 29.9 points per game with 277.4 passing yards and 143.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.0 points against per game this season. Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,705 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Antwan Raymond has rushed for 1,000 yards and 11 scores on 200 carries this year.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Rutgers has won three of its last four November games as an underdog.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of the last four games between Rutgers and Ohio State.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last eight games against teams from Ohio have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last five games between Rutgers and Ohio State have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (7.5).
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.6).
- Rutgers ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.4).
- Rutgers ranks 131st among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-4.7).
Ohio State vs Rutgers Prediction
Ohio State comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated on the season and they have scored at least 34 points in five straight games. The OSU offense has been great, but their defense has been elite, allowing 16 points or fewer in five straight. Rutgers has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed at least 35 points in three of their last five. I don’t think Rutgers will be able to get enough stops to keep this game close, but I do think OSU has all eyes on Michigan next week, so I could see them really slowing down in the second half. Take Rutgers and the points here.
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