Week 7 of the 2024 college football season brings the best Big Ten showdown yet. The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Oregon.
We have the latest Ohio State vs. Oregon betting odds, best bets, player prop options, and a prediction for you to bank on. Let's dive in.
Ohio State vs. Oregon Betting Details
- Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-3) (-105)
- Moneyline: -160 (Ohio State)
- Total: 53.5 (-110)
The Ohio State Buckeyes, with a 5-0 record, take on the 5-0 Ducks at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. For this game, FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Hawkeyes as 3-point underdogs. The game's over/under is set at 53.5.
Ohio State vs. Oregon Player Props to Consider
Player props are not legal in the state of Ohio, but if you're elsewhere, you might be able to find options at a daily fantasy site under the guise of going higher or lower. It's not uncommon for matchups with projected blowouts to not feature player props.
Here are player props that we found that we like.
- Quinshon Judkins anytime TD scorer (-105)
- First half UNDER 16.5 points (-115)
- Dillon Gabriel UNDER 255.5 passing yards (-114)
- Terrance Ferguson OVER 27.5 receiving yards (-114)
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Ohio State vs. Oregon Betting Prediction and Pick
Certainly, some may argue that Iowa was a preliminary challenge, but the real test for the Ohio State Buckeyes was yet to come. Last Saturday, Ohio State triumphed over Iowa with a convincing 35-7 win.
Will Howard delivered an impressive performance, completing 21 out of 25 passes for 209 yards, tossing four touchdowns, and suffering one interception.
On the running side, Quinshon Judkins made significant contributions, carrying the ball 13 times for a total of 78 yards. In this matchup, it was crucial for Ohio State’s defense to elevate their game.
On average, Ohio State has scored 46 points per game, while their defense has limited opponents to just 6.8 points per game.
With the offense being the 4th best in the league and the defense leading at number 1, it's the offense that usually grabs the headlines. However, in this particular game, the spotlight was on the defense to perform exceptionally well.
Oregon, with an undefeated record of 5-0, had the opportunity to make a significant statement with a win in this game. In their previous game against Michigan State, Oregon put up 31 points, securing a victory by 21 points.
Dillon Gabriel played a key role, completing 20 of his 32 pass attempts for 257 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Jordan James also had a standout performance, with 24 carries for 166 yards and a touchdown.
For Oregon, starting strong was imperative in this game. The team’s offense has averaged 35 points per game, while their defense has conceded an average of 17 points per game.
Establishing an early lead was crucial for Oregon's strategy, with the offense ranked 32nd and the defense 21st in the league.
Ohio State vs. Oregon Prediction
Both of these teams are very good, and it's hard to know how either will react to getting punched in the face for the first time by a team that can match the others' physicality, speed, and playmaking. However, there's a reason Boise State had Oregon on the brink of a terrible loss, and the Buckeyes have a rushing attack that can exploit the Ducks' weak linebacker corps.
I'll take the Buckeyes to cover once again.
Ohio State vs. Oregon Prediction: Ohio State -3
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