#2 Ohio State and #5 Indiana clash in a pivotal Big Ten matchup, with the Buckeyes installed as 11.5-point home favorites. The total sits at 51.5 points for this Week 13 showdown at Ohio Stadium.

Indiana (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) enters undefeated but faces their toughest test yet. The Hoosiers boast the nation's best point differential (+301) and lead in multiple offensive categories, including points per play and red zone efficiency. Their defense ranks top-10 in scoring and yards allowed.

Ohio State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) has faced a significantly tougher schedule, with their lone loss coming by one point to #1 Oregon. The Buckeyes lead the nation in scoring defense and have held their last four opponents under 18 points and 275 yards.

Key Factors:

• Indiana ranks 100th in strength of schedule
• Hoosiers coming off a close win against Michigan and a Week 12 bye
• Ohio State needs to win out for Big Ten Championship berth
• Buckeyes struggle against the blitz (91st in sack rate)

The betting public favors Indiana, with 67% of spread tickets and 64% of handle on the Hoosiers. The line has moved from Ohio State -12.5 to -11.5 since opening.

Early Prediction: Take Indiana +11.5 (-110). The Hoosiers' elite defense and extra week of rest should keep this within single digits.

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