UCLA vs Ohio St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 12

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day observes Rutgers during warm up before a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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  • Ohio St is a -31.5 point favorite vs. UCLA
  • UCLA vs. Ohio State Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: NBC | PEAC

UCLA (3-6) visit Ohio Stadium to take on Ohio State (9-0) on Nov. 15 in Columbus, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST.

Ohio St is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -31.5 (-115).

The UCLA vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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UCLA vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCLA+31.5 -10548.5 -1101800
Ohio State -31.5 -11548.5 -110-10000

UCLA vs Ohio State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this game with 75.2% 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 UCLA and Ohio St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

UCLA vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 51.0% 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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  • UCLA has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 12 games (+12.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.18 Units / 24% ROI)

UCLA Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UCLA is 3-6 against the spread this college football season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • UCLA is 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 29.35% ROI
  • UCLA is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • UCLA is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Ohio State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Ohio St iss 7-2 against the spread this college football season (+4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI).

  • Ohio State is 8-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 4.56% ROI
  • Ohio State is 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Ohio State is 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

UCLA: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio State

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 13.6

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14.6

UCLA has allowed 11.7 Yards per Attempt (280 yards/24 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.7

UCLA allowed passes of 40+ yards on 2 of 15 attempts (13%) last week– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3%

UCLA tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 54 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Ohio State: Keys to the Game vs. UCLA

Ohio State have thrown 12 TDs and just one interception in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Ohio State have caught 6 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Offenses

Ohio State have one interception on 114 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Ohio State’s WRs has 353 receptions in 24 games (14.7 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among Big Ten WRs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Ohio State’s offense has thrown for 2,261 passing yards in 8 games (282.6 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed just 185.6 passing yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.

Matchup Notes for UCLA vs. Ohio State

Ohio State have thrown 12 TDs and just one interception in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Ohio State have caught 6 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Offenses

Ohio State have one interception on 114 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Ohio State’s WRs has 353 receptions in 24 games (14.7 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among Big Ten WRs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Ohio State’s offense has thrown for 2,261 passing yards in 8 games (282.6 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed just 185.6 passing yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 13.6

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14.6

UCLA has allowed 11.7 Yards per Attempt (280 yards/24 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.7

UCLA allowed passes of 40+ yards on 2 of 15 attempts (13%) last week– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3%

UCLA tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 54 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 13.6

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14.6

UCLA has allowed 11.7 Yards per Attempt (280 yards/24 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.7

UCLA allowed passes of 40+ yards on 2 of 15 attempts (13%) last week– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3%

UCLA tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 54 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends

Ohio State have thrown 12 TDs and just one interception in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Ohio State have caught 6 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Offenses

Ohio State have one interception on 114 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Ohio State’s WRs has 353 receptions in 24 games (14.7 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among Big Ten WRs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Ohio State’s offense has thrown for 2,261 passing yards in 8 games (282.6 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed just 185.6 passing yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 13.6

UCLA has averaged a sack every 39.0 pass attempts (234 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14.6

UCLA has allowed 11.7 Yards per Attempt (280 yards/24 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.7

UCLA allowed passes of 40+ yards on 2 of 15 attempts (13%) last week– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3%

UCLA tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 54 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends

Ohio State have thrown 12 TDs and just one interception in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Ohio State have caught 6 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Offenses

Ohio State have one interception on 114 attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 30.4

Ohio State’s WRs has 353 receptions in 24 games (14.7 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among Big Ten WRs. UCLA’s defense has allowed 20.0 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Ohio State’s offense has thrown for 2,261 passing yards in 8 games (282.6 YPG) this season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed just 185.6 passing yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.


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