Missouri vs Ohio State Prediction
The Missouri Tigers will play the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday night in the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Missouri has won three games in a row, while Ohio State suffered their first loss of the season in their last game. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Missouri vs Ohio State prediction.
Missouri Preview
The Missouri Tigers are 10-2 (6-2) this season and they finished second in the SEC East standings. Missouri’s two losses came against LSU and Georgia, but they did win their last three games in a row. The Tigers defeated Arkansas, Florida, and Tennessee in their last three games. The Missouri offense is scoring 34.1 points per game with 273.5 passing yards per game and 169.4 rushing yards per game. Brady Cook has thrown for 3,189 yards, 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions for the Tigers this season. Cody Schrader has rushed for 1,489 yards and 13 scores, while Luther Burden III has caught 83 passes for 1,197 yards and eight touchdowns. The Missouri defense is giving up 22.3 points against per game this year.
Ohio State Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 11-1 (8-1) this year and they finished second in the Big Ten East standings. Ohio State won their first 11 games of the season, but they lost to Michigan by a score of 30-24 in the last game of the season. The Buckeyes had notable wins over Notre Dame, Penn State, and Wisconsin. The Ohio State offense is averaging 32.8 points per game with 282.7 passing yards per game and 142.3 rushing yards per game. Devin Brown will be the quarterback for the Buckeyes in this game, as Kyle McCord elected to transfer. TreVeyon Henderson has rushed for 854 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Marvin Harrison Jr. has caught 67 passes for 1,211 yards and 14 scores. The Ohio State defense is allowing 11 points against per game this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Facts
- Ohio State has won 23 of its last 24 matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Ohio State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against teams with an AP Ranking of 9.
- Ohio State has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
- Each of Ohio State's last five December games as a favorite against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Missouri Tigers Team Facts
- Missouri has lost eight of its last nine games in December.
- Missouri has covered the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Missouri has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Each of Missouri's last four Bowl games have gone UNDER the total points line
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State rank 33rd among FBS teams for points per game this season (32.8).
- Missouri has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
Missouri vs Ohio State Betting Prediction
Ohio State comes into this game with only one loss on the season, but that loss came in the most important game. Ohio State is one of the best teams in the country, but how much will they care to play in this game? Missouri had a great season and finished strong with three straight wins. The Tigers have just about everyone playing in this game, while Ohio State is missing their starting quarterback. The Buckeyes don’t look like they have any opt outs yet, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see a few of the offensive skill position players sit out. I think OSU missing their quarterback is going to be huge and Missouri should take advantage. Take the Tigers here.
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