Betting Preview: Rutgers Takes on No. 3 Ohio State in Critical October 1st Matchup
No. 3 Ohio State faces Rutgers in a critical Week 5 matchup this Saturday. 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 meeting with Rutgers, Stroud threw for 330 yards and 5 touchdowns.
While Rutgers (3-1) shows improvement from their 5-8 record last year, they face steep odds against the undefeated Buckeyes (4-0).
Key Betting Information:
- Spread: Ohio State -39.5
- Over/Under: 58 points
- First Quarter Spread: Ohio State -11
- First Half Spread: Ohio State -26.5
- First Half Money Line: Ohio State (-15000) vs Rutgers (+3000)
Important Trends:
- Ohio State is 4-0 as the favorite this season
- Rutgers is 1-1 as the underdog
- Both teams are 2-2 on over/under bets
- Spread moved from -41.5 to -39.5 in recent days
Historical Context:
- Ohio State leads the all-time series 8-0
- Ohio State has home field advantage
- If Ohio State builds a big lead early, starters may rest in 4th quarter
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