So far Indiana has been enjoyed a level of football success not seen since the late 1960’s. To show, the Hoosiers beat Michigan for the first time since 1987 and it was no accident as IU dominated the Maize and Blue. An earlier win over Penn State was another name brand payout. But Saturday brings the ultimate College football betting test for the Hoosiers. Indiana travels to Ohio State for the FOX Big Noon Kickoff. OSU is college football playoff material. As impressive as the Hoosiers have been this is the proverbial next step.
Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes
When: Saturday, November 21, 2020, 12 p.m. ET
Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
TV: FOX
College Football Odds at BookMaker.eu
Indiana Hoosiers +21
Ohio State Buckeyes -21
Total 64.5
Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes Bookmaker Wagering Analysis
For this one the brand of Ohio State will carry the sportsbook odds. Sharps will be tempted to take tough Indiana and the three TD’s. Others are terrified to step into the OSU freight train.
Hoosiers Heights and Delights
Last week Indiana shut out Michigan State 24-0 as 7.5-point road chalk as under 53 was a winning ticket too. Indiana has a Betting on college football record of 4-0 straight up and against the spread with 3-1 over the total. Overall, the Hoosiers rank 87th for total offense and 34th for scoring. Defensively IU is 19th in the nation and 17th for points allowed. Indiana hasn’t been ranked in the top ten since 1969. Coach Tom Allen is a top National Coach of the Year candidate.
Buckeyes on CFB Playoff March
Ohio State returns from a bye week break following a 49-27 home win over Rutgers. OSU was a 37.5-point bet on NCAAF overlay. Over 62.5 saw the payout window too. Now the Buckeyes are 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread and 1-1-1 with totals. National metrics have OSU 13th for total offense and fourth for scoring. Defensively the Buckeyes are 34th for both yardage and points allowed.
Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes Against the Spread
In all games Indiana is 16-12 against the spread. On the road the Hoosiers are 6-5 on the board. In Big Ten games Indiana is 12-9 vs. the odds. And as a dog the Hoosiers are 9-5 with the line. In sum Indiana is 17-11 over the total. Against the Big Ten the Hoosiers are 16-5 to the over. On the road IU is 9-2 over the total. And as a dog the Hoosiers are 11-3 to the over.
The Buckeyes are 17-14 against the spread. At the Shoe OSU is 10-6 vs. the odds. As chalk the Bucks are 16-13 with the line. Against the Big Ten Ohio State is 13-10 with the number. Ohio State has gone over the total in 14 of their last 31 games. Against the Big Ten OSU is 11-11-1 vs. the totals. At the Shoe the Buckeyes are 6-9-1 to the under. And as chalk Ohio State has gone over in just 13 of their last 29 games.
Late on Ohio State has covered seven of their last nine against Indiana. Four of the last six between these teams went over the total. However, the Hoosiers have covered their last five visits to the Horseshoe. Three of those five games went over the total.
Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes Bookmaker Free Pick
As mentioned earlier Indiana has shown strong CFB odds value at Ohio State. And that was when they weren’t nearly as good as now. Of course, the Buckeyes will draw massive square money. While Indiana is classic sharp’s choice.
Hoosiers at Buckeyes Bookmaker Best Bet: Indiana Hoosiers
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