Rutgers vs Ohio State Odds, Picks & Predictions

Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten clash on Saturday. The Buckeye are a 40.5-point favorite. Rutgers is the No. 2 team in college football.

Rutgers is 16th in the nation in yards allowed per play (4.4) and has talent at every level. Rutgers held Iowa to 277 yards last week and 14 of their 27 points came from defensive touchdowns. The Scarlet Knights' secondary is emerging as an impact player. Ohio State's defense is loaded with talent and will abuse Rutgers' offensive line. The total is under 34.5. Greg Schiano hasn't decided on a starting quarterback.

Rutgers is favored to beat Ohio State. First-half under 34 is the best bet.

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Ohio State beat Wisconsin 45-7. Rutgers beat Boston College 22-21 and Temple Owls 3-2. The Scarlet Knights lost their first conference game 27-10 to Iowa. They finished 124th in the FBS in yards per play last season. They are 110th this year with 4.4 yards. Ohio State leads the nation in passing yards (8.2) and defense (4.6). Rutgers is 21st in rushing yards allowed per game (5.5).

Rutgers and Ohio State meet in a conference game. The Under has been very profitable for bettors. Ohio has a balanced and explosive offense. They have scored at least 45 points in their last three games. Rutgers has won 22 of their previous 29 games on the road.

The Under is 22-7 in the Scarlet Knights' last 29 road games.

Rutgers vs. Ohio State is a college football game.