Ohio State shined in its Big Ten opener against the Wisconsin Badgers. Of course, the Buckeyes needed all four quarters in week one to put away the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. However, they blew out Wisconsin for an easy College Football odds payout. Wisconsin was not ranked. But the Badgers could be in the top 25 by season’s end. Ohio State humiliated a respected Badger program to impress fans and gamblers. This week the improving Rutgers Scarlet Knights will step into the Horseshoe. It is true that Rutgers is improving. Still, they are overmatched against the Buckeyes.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 1, 2022, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio |
| TV Coverage: | Big Ten Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rutgers | +40 (-110) | 59½ (-110) | +22500 |  |
| Ohio State | -40 (-110) | 59½ (-110) | -1964 | |
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Rutgers at Ohio State SBG Odds Overview
Naturally, the squares believe that Rutgers will get blown out at Ohio State. And it’s a reasonable online betting expectation. But Ohio State is coming off a near-perfect game against a physical Wisconsin program. And a daytime atmosphere against a perennial Big Ten bottom feeder won’t bring the same vibe with fans and gamblers. Casual fans will make the lay based on the power home favorite brand of the Buckeyes. At the same time, bargain hunters will evaluate if Rutgers is getting enough points.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Team Overview
Last game, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost 27-10 against the Iowa Hawkeyes as 9-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 34.5. Rutgers has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. Rutgers ranks 97th for total offense, 111th for passing, 47th for rushing, and 84th for scoring. Defensively they rank 9th overall, 35th against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 25th for points allowed. Also, Rutgers ranks 23rd for fewest turnovers lost and 28th for takeaways.
Turning the ball over three times against a defense that allowed 13 points in its first three games was disastrous. Consider the 23 points allowed by Iowa in the first four games is its fewest allowed in the last 66 years. Rutgers outgained Iowa 361-277. However, the Hawkeyes won the turnover battle 3-0.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Ohio State Buckeyes humiliated Wisconsin 52-21 as 19-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 56.5. Ohio State has a record of 4-0 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. Ohio State ranks 2nd for total offense, 12th for passing, 19th for rushing, and 3rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 18th overall, 22nd against the pass, 38th against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, Ohio State ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 124th for takeaways
CJ Stroud threw five touchdown passes, and both top running backs had 100-yard games against Wisconsin. Also, TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 121 yards. At the same time, Stroud completed 17 of 27 attempts for 281 yards. He has 16 touchdown passes in four games.
Rutgers at Ohio State SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Rutgers is a classic contrarian bet. They are getting a substantially enhanced price with the College Football odds. Taking Rutgers is taking the house’s side.
Rutgers at Ohio State SBG Best Bet: Rutgers Scarlet Knights.