Ohio State vs Indiana Free Pick, Preview & Betting Odds for Week 1

Read our Ohio State vs Indiana pick and preview for this college football week 1 game in Bloomington. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NCAA matchup.

• On the road, Ohio State went 4-1 last year.
• At home, Indiana’s ATS mark was 1-6.
• Ohio State’s defense was 74th in points allowed last year.
• Indiana was 94th in passing last season.

Ohio State vs Indiana Preview

On Saturday, September 2nd at 3:30 PM ET, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) in Bloomington, IN. CBS is carrying television coverage the for game.In a matchup between two Big Ten teams, the Buckeyes are 28 point favorites on the road. Find out my best bets on the spread, total and moneyline.

Ohio State vs. Indiana Matchup At A Glance

• Sport: College Football
• Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers
• Where: Bloomington at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
• Date: Saturday, September 2nd

Ohio State Preview: Will Ohio State Kick Off Their Season With A Road victory?

Last season, Ohio State finished with an overall record of 11-2, which included going 5-1 in Big Ten – East action. In the Big Ten – East they finished in 2nd place and finished the season with 42-41 loss to Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP Semifinal At TheChick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Against non-conference opponents, the Buckeyes went 6-1.

Ohio State’s offense averaged 44.2 last year, which was 5th in the country. In the passing game, they averaged 31.5 attempts and 298.3 yards per game. Overall, they were 29th in rushing yards on 35.8 attempts per contest.

Last year’s Ohio State defense gave up an average of 200.5 passing yards per game. This figure put them 42nd in the country compared to a rush defense that was 35th in the NCAA. Overall, they gave up an average of 21 (74th).

Indiana Preview: Can Indiana Pull Out A Win As Home Underdogs?

The Hoosiers are coming off a season in which they finished with a record of 4-8, putting them 12th in the Big Ten – East. In Big Ten – East action, Indiana went 1-5. In non-conference action, the Hoosiers were 3-3. Last year, Indiana did not qualify for a bowl game.

Offensively, the Hoosiers’ averaged 23.2 (78th) last season while ranking 109th in rushing yards at 110.8 yards per game and 94th in passing (217.4). On third down, the Hoosiers converted at a rate of 33.9%, which was 118th in College Football.

Last year’s Indiana defense gave up an average of 274.2 passing yards per game. This figure put them 161st in the country compared to a rush defense that was 123rd in the NCAA. Overall, they gave up an average of 33.9 (137th).

Ohio State vs Indiana Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Ohio State currently holds the bragging rights over Indiana as in their most recent head to head matchup, they won 56-14. The Ohio State offense threw the ball 30 times vs. Indiana finishing with 322 passing yards. Overall, Indiana finished with 269 yards of offense.

Since the lines have opened, Ohio State have moved from -27.5 point favorites to their current line of -29 (-109). Indiana are currently +29 (-112) point underdogs at home. On the moneyline, the Hoosiers’ payout has shifted from +2000 to +1800 where it currently stands. On the other end, Ohio State are at -10000 with an implied win percentage of 99%.

Key Betting Trends

• Ohio State are 2-3 Against the spread in their last five games on the road.
• Indiana’s ATS record at home (last five) is 1-4.
• Hoosiers is 1-4 in their last five games as underdogs.
• Ohio State’s record vs. the spread in their three most recent games as the favorite is 1-2.

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Ohio State vs Indiana Free Pick

• KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Indiana +28

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