- Ohio St is a -31.5 point favorite vs. Ohio
- Ohio vs. Ohio State Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: PEAC
Ohio (1-1) visit Ohio Stadium to take on Ohio State (2-0) on Sep. 13 in Columbus, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Ohio St is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -31.5 (-110).
The Ohio vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Ohio vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio | +31.5 -110 | 51.5 -110 | |
| Ohio State | -31.5 -110 | 51.5 -110 |
Ohio vs Ohio State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this game with 71.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Ohio St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Ohio vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 59.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Ohio Best Bets Today
- Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.65 Units / 19% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.95 Units / 59% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
Ohio State Best Bets Today
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.40 Units / 14% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.85 Units / 47% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+3.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.60 Units / 32% ROI)
Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Ohio is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 25% ROI
- Ohio is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Ohio is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Ohio State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio St iss 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Ohio State is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 83.33% ROI
- Ohio State is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Ohio State is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio State
Ohio was 4-3 (.571) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388
Ohio was 11-3 (.786) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526
Ohio was 7-1 (.875) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-18th-best in FBS; Average: .668
Ohio was 7-1 (.875) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .643
Ohio State: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio
Ohio State was 14-1 (.933) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: .575
Ohio State is 14-1 (.933) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .673
Ohio State is 15-1 (.938) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .582
Ohio State was 11-1 (.917) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .659
Matchup Notes for Ohio vs. Ohio State
Ohio State has gained 503 yards on 37 receptions (13.6 YPR) this season — T-26th-best among FBS skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio State has averaged 13.0 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 9.4 RAC to TEs since the 2024 season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State’s TEs has gained 124 yards on 9 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Ohio’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio has 258 receptions in 16 games (just 16.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Ohio has 258 receptions in 16 games (just 16.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,180 passing yards in 16 games (just 198.8 YPG) since the 2024 season — 33rd-worst among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 161.9 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio has 258 receptions in 16 games (just 16.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Ohio has 258 receptions in 16 games (just 16.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,180 passing yards in 16 games (just 198.8 YPG) since the 2024 season — 33rd-worst among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 161.9 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s QBs has thrown for 3,180 passing yards in 16 games (just 198.8 YPG) since the 2024 season — 34th-worst among FBS teams. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 161.9 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Ohio’s offense has thrown for 3,180 passing yards in 16 games (just 198.8 YPG) since the 2024 season — 33rd-worst among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 161.9 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio State has gained 503 yards on 37 receptions (13.6 YPR) this season — T-26th-best among FBS skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio State has averaged 13.0 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 9.4 RAC to TEs since the 2024 season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio State’s TEs has gained 124 yards on 9 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Ohio’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Ohio State WRs caught 30 touchdown passes last season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio State RBs averaged 5.9 Yards per Carry (2,326 yards/394 carries) last season– T-15th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1
Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 87 of 430 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) last season– 14th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Ohio has allowed a Completion Pct of 78% (18 completions/23 attempts) this season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 60%
Ohio allowed just 2.9 Yards per Carry (1,263 yards/430 carries) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest in the Big Ten; Average: 8%
Ohio State sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (53/441) last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 7%
Ohio State opponents averaged 44.1 Passing Attempts per TD (441 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.7
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest in FBS; Average: 8%
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