Betting Preview: No. 3 Ohio State Heavily Favored in October 1 Clash with Rutgers
No. 3 Ohio State faces Rutgers in a crucial Week 5 matchup. Heisman favorite C.J. Stroud leads the Buckeyes with impressive stats - 1,200 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just 1 interception this season. In his last game against Rutgers, Stroud threw for 330 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Rutgers shows improvement with a 3-1 record compared to last year's 5-8 finish, though they remain significant underdogs.
Key Betting Information:
- Spread: Ohio State -39.5 (down from -41.5)
- Over/Under: 58 points
- First Quarter Spread: Ohio State -11
- Halftime Spread: Ohio State -26.5
- First Half Money Line: Ohio State (-15000), Rutgers (+3000)
Notable Trends:
- Ohio State is 4-0 as favorite this season
- Rutgers is 1-1 as underdog (2-0 as favorite)
- Both teams are 2-2 on over/under this season
- Ohio State leads series 8-0 all-time
Important Consideration: If Ohio State builds a large early lead (27+ by halftime), starters may rest in 4th quarter, potentially affecting the over/under and final spread outcomes.
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