Ohio State vs. Minnesota Odds
No. 10 Ohio State still waits in the shadows hoping to win the Big Ten conference in 2010, but to do so the Buckeyes have to beat Minnesota on Saturday.
Bet Ohio State vs. Minnesota Odds
Ohio State is 7-1 on the season and 3-1 in the Big Ten while Minnesota is 1-7 on the season and 0-4 in conference play. Ohio State has won 14 straight in this series.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have made Ohio State a 25-point favorite on the road against the Gophers. The over/under has been set at 54.5.
The opening odds had Ohio State favored by 25 and the point spread went up to 26 during the week before coming back down to 25. The over/under opened at 55 before falling back to 54.5.
The Buckeyes bounced back with a 49-0 win over Purdue last week after losing to Wisconsin the week before. The Buckeyes are averaging 449.4 yards per game on offense while holding opponents to just 234 yards per game on defense. Terrelle Pryor has thrown for 1,775 yards and 18 touchdowns while also rushing for 408 yards and three scores. Daniel Herron has rushed for 520 yards and 11 touchdowns as well.
The Gophers already fired coach Tim Brewster this season and they are currently on a seven-game losing streak, having lost their last three by at least 10 points. The Minnesota offense has averaged 386.8 yards per game while the defense is holding opponents 406.4 yards per game. Adam Webber has thrown for 1,961 yards and 17 touchdowns on the year while DeLeon Eskridge and Duane Bennett have combined for 888 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Trends back Ohio State as they are 5-1 against the spread in their last six in Minnesota and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing less than 20 points in the game before. Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
Ohio State linebackers Dorian Bell and Etienne Sabino are both doubtful to play as are defensive backs Corey Brown and Christian Bryant. Minnesota defensive back Kim Royston and tight end Collin McGarry are both questionable for Saturday’s game with leg injuries.
Just under 3,000 public bets have been made on this game with Ohio State getting 88% of the wagers at -25 against Minnesota on Saturday.
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Bet Ohio State vs. Minnesota Odds