UAB vs. Ohio State Odds
COLUMBUS, OH (The Spread) – No. 16 Ohio State finishes up non-conference play on Saturday when it hosts UAB at Noon ET on The Big Ten Network.
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UAB is 0-2 overall and 0-1 on the road this season while Ohio State is 3-0 overall and 3-0 at home. The Buckeyes are 1-2 against the spread this year while Alabama-Birmingham is 0-2 ATS. This is the first meeting between these two teams.
Trends show that Ohio State is just 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 home games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a win. UAB is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv Ohio State is the clear favorite in this game, as the Buckeyes have point spread odds of -36.5 against UAB at home. The over/under total for this game has been set at 57.5 points. (View Matchup) The opening odds had Ohio State as a 36-point favorite. The spread peaked at 37.5 points, but has since fallen back to Ohio State -36.5.
Ohio State had its toughest test of the season thus far last Saturday. The Buckeyes held of Cal for a 35-28 victory. The Buckeyes trailed 21-20 early in the fourth, but came through with some big scores late. On defense, Ohio State allowed 512 yards of offense from Cal, including 224 rushing yards. On offense, the team was once again led by Braxton Miller, who threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 75 yards and a score.
The Blazers are coming off a loss at South Carolina by a final score of 49-6. The Blazers have now allowed 88 points in two games and are giving up an average of 477 total yards and 220.5 rushing yards per game. Offensively, UAB has little ground presence, posting just 80.5 yards per game. The team is being led by quarterback Jonathan Perry, who has thrown for 536 yards and two TDs.
In terms of Injuries, UAB offensive lineman John Hix is questionable with a shoulder injury while receiver Darius Powell is questionable with a foot injury. Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde is questionable with a knee injury while defensive end Michael Bennett is questionable with a groin injury.
The Public Bets for this game are supporting Ohio State. The Buckeyes are getting 64% of the wagers with odds of -36.5 points against UAB on Saturday.
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